From Hatchery to Table: Aquaculture Principles and Innovations
Collaborate with peers and experts and engage in hands-on immersive experiences, from water quality testing to hatchery systems management.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the biological principles underlying marine and aquatic organisms, from the molecular level to entire ecosystems.
- Apply appropriate laboratory and field techniques essential for observing, researching, managing, and caring for marine organisms in wild and cultured settings.
- Compare and contrast different types of aquaculture systems, species, and factors assessing their impact on both the environment and system sustainability.
- Evaluate scientific information using quantitative reasoning skills to make informed decisions.
- Participate in hands-on internship or capstone experiences to gain practical skills and real-world exposure essential for successful careers in aquaculture and marine sustainability.
Career Outlook
Earn Your Degree. Unlock New Opportunities.
$ 50
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Average starting salary for a marine biologist
Average starting salary for a marine biologist
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Number of program start dates each year
Number of program start dates each year
Immersive Coursework
Underwater Forests: Marine and Aquatic Plant Life
Explore the underwater world of marine and aquatic vegetation and delve into the diversity, ecology, and biogeography of various algae and plants.
Sustainable Aquaculture II: Crustacean and Pathobiology Technique
Learn to create thriving environments for species like shrimp, prawns, crayfish, crabs, lobsters, brine shrimp, kelp, and seaweed.
Degree Requirements
To earn a Baccalaureate degree in Aquaculture and Marine Sustainability, you must complete:
- General Education Core: 43 credits
- Program Core: 40 credits
- Electives: 37 credits
University Wide Requirements
A minimum of 120 earned credit hours, 30 credits at the 300 level or above, a minimum of 30 credits earned at Unity, and an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
Aquaculture & Marine Sustainability FAQs
Aquaculture operations, marine conservation, seafood sustainability, and government marine resource management.
Both – courses cover marine biology, aquaculture techniques, sustainability, and conservation policy.
Students work with hatchery operations, fish health assessments, and marine sustainability projects.
Why Unity for Aquaculture & Marine Sustainability
State-of-the-art aquaculture facilities for practical learning.
State-of-the-art aquaculture facilities for practical learning.
Emphasis on sustainable fisheries and ocean conservation.
Emphasis on sustainable fisheries and ocean conservation.
Collaboration with industry partners and policy experts.
Collaboration with industry partners and policy experts.
Why Unity?
Environmental and sustainability-oriented programs provide the education and experience to launch your career.
Career-Focused
Applied learning modeled around real world scenarios.
Flexible Learning Options
Work with dedicated instructors on-location or online.
Real-World Applications
Master ecosystem processes and human-environment interactions that address the world’s environmental problems.
