Fishery - Earn a Fishing !!

Fish, we know, is the primary source of protein for over one billion people in the world and Fishing is the main source of income for over 100 million people. 

As a Fishery professional you would be involved in a full range of conservation activities apart from working at aquaculture farms, hatcheries and processing plants. For example, you would restore imperiled aquatic species, remove barriers to fish passage, prevent and control aquatic nuisance species, monitor fish populations and health, develop fishery management plans, and other activities in support of a wide variety of fish and other aquatic resources.

Well, in case you are doubtful if this profession would suite or not, below is the symptoms of your personality trails and the profession’s requirements below to help yourself.
Would this career suit me ??

The below mentioned are few personality traits required to excel in the career:

  • Genuine interest in marine life
  • Free from sea sickness
  • Research oriented mentality
  • A good Managerial skill is also required
  • Prepared to work long irregular hours out of doors
  • High level of commitment and spontaneity
  • Liking for outdoors and spirit of adventure
  • Indifference to unpleasant weather conditions
  • Ability to withstand the pressure and uncertainties
  • Practical ability, good powers of
    observation and analysis

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 Marine Conservation

Where will I work ??
Fishery Science offers numerous career avenues. Fisheries graduates can find employment in:

  • Government agencies & State Deptt. of Agri. and in Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)
  • Research skills, can find employment in organisations such as the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) and the National Fisheries Development Board
  • Opportunities in Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
  • Opportunities at Fisheries survey of India (FSI), NIO, WHO etc.
  • In aquaculture farms, hatcheries and processing plants
  • Potential area of self employment and entrepreneurship

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Duration of the course is..

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 4 years ( B.Sc Fishery)
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How do I pursue this career ?

How do I pursue this career ??

» The career chronology to make a career in fishery is as follow :

» The course requirements to enroll in fishery is 10+2 with biological science as one of the subjects.

» One can enroll in bachelor of fishery course offered by several colleges either on merit basis or giving entrance exam conducted by individual colleges.

»  A Bachelor's degree in biological science or natural resources management from an accredited college can also fetch you start a career in fishery.

» Admission to the post-graduate programme is based on the All-India Entrance Examination (JRF Examination) conducted by the Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR), New Delhi.

» State government introduced fisheries as a vocational course at 10(+)2, level with active assistance from NCERT in regard developing circular & books.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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