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Career in Fisheries Science

Lifestyle & Social Status

• Most of the jobs in this career will be at seashore areas or in rural areas.
• This can be a 24/7 job.
• You must be able to live with the smell of fish all the time.
• Travelling in sea waters under all weather conditions is a must.

Job Profile 

• Fishery Biologist - Biologists who work in basic fishery research conduct multiple studies to increase awareness and understanding of different types of fish for masses. For example, some may choose to research the eating habits of salmon to verify if an area's food supply can support the fish population.
• Conduct surveys to check water quality and behavior of fish, Plan environmental projects
• Providing advice for preservation of fish 
• Study on farming, breeding and harvesting of fish, writing reports, granting licenses to move fish 
• Maintain and restore the supply and overall health of these fish population
• Study the problems of fishes occurs because of industrial waste and create some rules and regulations for controlling and protecting the environment

Career Path

Current Job Scenario

As per the Government of India the contribution of fisheries to the GDP is around 1.4%. Nearly 10 million people, living in 4,000 coastal villages and more number of interior villages, depend on fisheries to earn their livelihood. You can enrich the life of these people with science and technology.

Top Recruiters

• Sea Star Marine Service
• Aksa Sea Foods 
• Hiran Fish Aquarium
• Aksha Fish Meal & Oil

What are the key skills required for Fisheries Science

Skill Sets

•  Strong analytical skill
• Research skills
• Communication skills – both oral and written
• Critical Thinking
• Curious and inquisitive mind
• Managerial skill

Work Value

• Responsibility 
• Autonomy
• Achievement
• Teamwork
• Results oriented

What are the career opportunities in Fisheries Science

Scope and Opportunities

In India, out of a total area available for culture, only 30% of fresh water area and 10% of brackish water area is utilized. Hence there is a huge scope in Fisheries Science. 

Opportunities for Fisheries Graduates exists in the following areas/sector –

• Government Sector - State as well as Central Government
• Academics - Research Assistant, Assistant Professor
• Banks – Agri-Business division
• Private Sector - Manager or officers in seafood processing and export units, fishing gear industries, aqua feed plants, and in pharmaceutical companies
• Foreign Jobs – in field of aquaculture, export & import
• Self Employment - As an entrepreneur, Feed manufacturing, ornamental fish culture and breeding, feed sales, aquaculture, hatchery and seed production, fish processing and marketing, commercial pearl production, fish disease diagnostic centre, consultancy services, net making, and establishment of agri clinics.