Program overview
The Fisheries Development program falls under the agricultural sciences category. It focuses on how to scientifically farm fish, shrimp, crabs, and shellfish, manage marine and freshwater fishery resources, and process aquatic products into delicious food. Core courses include Ichthyology, Aquaculture, Fishery Resource Assessment, Aquatic Product Processing Technology, and Fishery Economics and Management. You will also learn about ecological farming and smart fisheries. China is the world's largest aquaculture producer, and universities have many internship bases and research vessels. For example, at coastal universities, you can directly visit fish farms, processing plants, and marine ranches for hands-on practice. This program suits students who love biology, are hands-on, and don't mind working in ponds or at sea. If you are interested in marine or freshwater ecology, or want to learn a skill that directly helps people eat well, this is a great fit.