ABOUT

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences was established in 1973 as Department of Fresh Water Biology & Fisheries at Allama I.I. Kazi Campus, Jamshoro. Later on the nomenclature of the department was recommended to modify as Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, in 48th of Studies in 2022 and was approved by the 43rd academic council meeting in 2023. The Department offers BS/M.Sc and MS/M.Phil/Ph.D degree programs by course studies and research.

It has produced thirty five M.Phil and fifteen Ph.D. since its inception and a number of scholars are presently registered for M.Phil/Ph.D studies. Thesis is mandatory for the Bachelor students to fulfill their degree requirement.

The department has produced well-qualified human resources, engaged in the Government and Private Sectors in the field of fisheries and agriculture etc. Fisheries are a significant aspect of the global economy and play a crucial role in providing food, livelihoods, and economic opportunities for millions of people worldwide. Fisheries refer to the activity of catching, harvesting, and managing fish and other aquatic organisms from various aquatic resources, such as oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Fisheries contribute to global food security by providing a significant source of quality aquatic protein for human being.

They also support livelihoods and employment for millions of people, including fishermen, fish farmers, processors, and traders. These are large-scale operations focused on catching fish and other aquatic species for sale in markets. These involve small-scale, traditional fishing practices that are often carried out by local communities for subsistence and local trade. In general the department is concern with the fisheries and Aquaculture. Where it contributes the controlled culture of aquatic organisms, including fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants.

Whereas, the fish production is declining sharply in the natural resources due to climate change and other factors. Same time this department contributes in finding new ways and methods to increase the fish production. Simultaneously, carrying out the research for conservation of aquatic species, including fishes, and saving natural aquatic resources. This department also plays an important role in developing strategies for conserving and managing aquatic resources, including measures to protect endangered species, restore degraded habitats, and regulate pollution.