Fisheries and Aquaculture is one of the most promising environmental, biological, and agricultural science-based courses offered in Nigerian universities. As global demand for fish and aquatic resources continues to rise, the field has expanded beyond traditional fishing to include modern aquaculture systems, environmental sustainability, marine biology, fisheries economics, hatchery technology, water quality management, fish nutrition, fisheries governance, and more.Nigeria has one of the fastest-growing aquaculture industries in Africa. With a massive population that demands fish as a primary source of protein and a coastline rich in aquatic biodiversity, the study of Fisheries and Aquaculture has become crucial for food security, environmental protection, and economic development. This has made universities introduce specialized programmes to train experts who will manage the country’s aquatic resources, boost agricultural productivity, support the blue economy, and improve the standard of living of communities that depend on water-based activities.If you wish to study Fisheries and Aquaculture at the university, you must understand the JAMB subject combination, O’level requirements, Direct Entry qualifications, JAMB cut-off marks, duration of the course, postgraduate pathways, and career opportunities.This comprehensive guide explores all these in detail.
