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Through its diversity and depth, SUNY Morrisville’s aquaculture & aquatic science Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program prepares you for success in aquaculture, marine biology, fisheries and conservation, among other related industries.
Why SUNY Morrisville Aquaculture & Aquatic Science?
The aquaculture & aquatic science A.A.S. program provides fundamental training in aquaculture, fisheries biology, limnology and aquatic sciences. You will handle fish your very first day and explore diverse subjects through practical, hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art aquaculture complex and a wide assortment of laboratory and field settings.
Students benefit from experiential learning in the Aquaculture Center and Marine Lab, where we raise a variety of species in different systems. The program leverages an extensive array of campus natural resources and technology, including drones, backpack electroshocking, fluorescent microscopy, kayaks, canoes and boats.
You can continue your studies by pursuing an environmental & natural resources management bachelor's degree, with a focus in GIS and environmental management.
Students in any SUNY Morrisville degree program can enhance their studies through our aquatic science & aquaculture minor, designed to foster an understanding of aquaculture, marine biology, fisheries biology, limnology and aquatic biology. You will learn the fundamental scientific principles needed to develop solutions for the pressures placed on our aquatic resources and the production of a sustainable food source through aquaculture.
Skills You Will Gain
Upon successful program completion, you will be able to:
- Tackle real-world field issues in aquaculture & aquatic science
- Conduct yourself in a manner aligned with environmental stewardship
- Objectively assess, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information
- Interact professionally and ethically with clients, peers, the public and agency personnel
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competency in taxonomy and natural history of aquatic flora and fauna of the Northeast
- Demonstrate hands-on experience in aquatic sampling inventory and measurement techniques
- Become an independent, self-motivated professional who can recognize and solve problems in the field
- Practice a collaborative spirit in team efforts and project coordination
What Can I Do in Aquaculture & Aquatic Science?
As an A.A.S. program graduate, you are qualified to work in hatcheries, aquariums, fisheries and environmental science facilities in fields such as:
- Fish and wildlife technician
- Fish hatchery technician
- Hatchery manager
- Aquarist
- Culturist
- Aquaculture sales and marketing
- Aquaculture diver
- Cultivation technician
- Fish health technician
- Fisheries biologist
- Water treatment technician/analyst
- Aquatic biology or ecology
- Environmental protection resource assistant
- Educational aquarist
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