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Hi sir,

I am 12th passed and i have got 78 percent marks in my 12th. I have also completed my B.Sc. degree course in fisheries. Now i am planning to do post graduation in same. So i want to know about the scope of post graduation in fisheries?

Your selection is good and you get various job opportunities in this sector.

Some best colleges which offers post graduation in fisheries are as under:-

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi – 682 014, Kerala.

Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture,
75, Santhome High Road, R.A Puram, Chennai – 28.

Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training, Kochi, Kerala

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagur – 721 302 W.B

Andhra University, Telibagh, Waltair – 530 003, A.P

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi – 682 022, Kerala.

Goa University, P.O Santa Cruz, Teleigao Plateau, Goa – 403 002

Mangalore University, University Campus, Mangala Gangothri – 574 199

Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur – 760 007

Job opportunities:-

Candidate can apply for the post of Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO)/ Fisheries Extension Officer (FEO) and District Fisheries Development Officer.

Candidate can apply in some of central agencies like Maine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Fisheries Survey of India, NIO, FAO, NACA, NABARD, EIA.

You can also get various opportunities in abroad such as USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, China and many more there are demands for fisheries professional in the aquaculture and processing sectors.