The Science of Fishery involves oceanography, biology, ecology, management and economics joint together in an attempt to control and comprehend the functioning of fisheries.  Various environmental aspects concerning fishing are also brought under the area of influence of this subject. Factors such as the accessibility of fishes, the impact of fishing on the environment and on the balance of the ecology are topics of study under this subject. Though there are many challenges in this field, it is a very interesting line of work. There are several colleges and establishment in India that offer courses in fishery science.

List of Post Graduation Courses

• M.Sc. Industrial Fisheries
• Master of Fishery Science
• Ph.D. Fishery Science
• PhD in Inland Fisheries Administration
• Aquaculture Fishery Biology and Resource Management
• Fishery Pathology and Microbiology
• Fisheries Environment
• Fish Processing Technology
• Fishery Engineering
• Fishery Economics & Statistics
• Fishery Extension

Candidates who have a Master’s Degree in the subject of science and have completed their bachelor’s degree program in either fishery sciences or zoology are eligible to apply. For the admission into these programmes, the Indian Council for Agricultural Research conducts an All India Entrance exam annually.

Career Prospects

After the completion of the course in fishery science, freshers can work as hatchery managers, farm managers and manager of stock processing or as fisheries inspector. The graduates of fishery science can find employment in aquaculture technology or in industries based on fishing. They can also go for research and teaching jobs in this sector. There are also professional jobs available for aspirants abroad. They can work as environmental project managers, information technology specialist, eco-toxicologist, aquatic ecologist or as marine-fisheries interviewers. Those who are employed in the field of Fishery Science can expect a respectable remuneration. Beginners can look forward to a salary in between Rs. 10000-15000/- per month. The salary depends on the designation of the aspirant and his skills. Depending on the skills and qualification of the candidate, he can earn more.