In addition to having the technical skills required
to manage and operate aquaculture operations, aquaculture technicians
can aid accountants, bankers, and entrepreneurs in developing economic
feasibility studies, obtaining permit packages,and writing business
plans for commercial aquaculture operations. They will also be able
to determine the ecological economic, and sociological impact of aquacultural
operations on rural communities.
Aquaculture Technology students at the college learn to manage
and maintain fish and shellfish operations. They study how to produce
high quality seed stock for recreational stocking and for stocking
into foodfish production facilities, as well as market-size finfish
and shellfish for human consumption. Students also learn how to manage
aquariums and water gardens for fun and profit.
The Aquaculture Technology program includes a summer cooperative
work experience. Students are assigned to work on government or private
fish farms or other aquaculture operations, where they gain "real-world"
experience in aquaculture while fulfilling the intensive cooperative
work requirement. CCC has local Industry
Partners who help provide learning experiences for students during
the Mariculture Practicum classes.
Graduates of the A.A.S. degree program are also qualified
for entry-level management positions at private commercial fish farms,
shellfish operations, government hatcheries, public and private aquariums,
and other public and private positions in aquaculture development.
