Majors

Aquatic Sciences

What We Do

Develop and disseminate knowledge about aquatic animals and their habitats, including aquaculture; interactions between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; and fates and effects of pollutants; and appropriate management practices for the protection and use of aquatic ecosystems.

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Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
fnr@purdue.edu
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West Lafayette, IN 47906
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Aquatic Sciences

The Aquatic Sciences Major prepares students for professional careers in fisheries research and management, information and education, and interdisciplinary investigations of environmental problems with emphasis on fresh water systems. Aquatic Sciences has two concentrations: Marine and Freshwater Biology and Fisheries. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science Degree and meet certification requirements of the American Fisheries Society.

Concentrations available in the aquatic sciences major includes:

Gain valuable field experience through our practicums:

What do you do?
As an Aquatic Scientists, you are charged with protecting and enhancing fish populations and aquatic communities. You work with streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, reservoirs systems and, potentially, aquaculture systems. You monitor fish and aquatic communities by collecting data on number and species of fish and other aquatic organisms, analyze food webs and food availability, and develop and implement management plans that increase the sustainability of these communities.

For aquatic publications, videos and other resources connecting decision-makers with aquatic science view:

Purdue Extension - Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), Aquaculture & Aquatics
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

Check Out These Resources

To view aquaculture projects, publications, videos and partners:
Purdue Extension - Forestry and Natural Resources and the FNR YouTube Playlist.

43rd USGS Cooperative Research Unit (CRU) Located in Purdue Forestry & Natural Resources:
The Indiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Purdue University, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and the Wildlife Management Institute, USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program: Indiana.

Government Partners, Partners, Allied Research Centers, and Long-term Research Partnerships.

Opportunities

These are some of the career paths available with this major.

Check out these optional student community organizations.

Office of the Registrar Catalog

Aquatic Sciences: Fisheries Concentration, BS
Aquatic Sciences: Marine and Freshwater Biology Concentration, BS

Aquatic Sciences

The FNR Undergraduate Academic Programs are a hub of support at Purdue for FNR students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public.

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