Aquaculture also known as fish or shellfish farming involves breeding and harvesting of plants and animals in all types of water. India is surrounded by water bodies on three sides and there are numerous water bodies within the mainland. The fishing industry is growing rapidly making a career in the field a viable option provided one knows how to swim. Few colleges to study are:
St Albert's College, Ernakulam, Kerala. Course: BSc (Aquaculture)
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP. Course: MSc (Aquaculture)
College of Science and Technology, Visakhapatnam. Course: MSc (Aquaculture)
Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Chennai. Course: MSc (Aquaculture)
Patna University, Patna.
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Course: MSc (Aquaculture)
Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal. Courses: MSc (Aquaculture), PhD (Aquaculture), MSc (Aquaculture Management & technology)