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UNB Saint John Marine Biology Program UNB Saint John is one of only a few university campuses in Canada offering a BSc in marine biology. With professors internationally recognized in the field, its ideal location on the St. John-Kennebecasis River estuarine complex, and its own research vessel, the campus is well equipped to offer this program.The marine biology program is a general synopsis of the discipline with special emphasis on Canadian east coast waters. Marine Biology students at UNB Saint John receive a broad, basic training that will allow them to qualify for a wide range of employment opportunities, both in Canada and abroad. Past graduates are employed in government departments at all levels, with consulting and research companies, in private enterprises, in the aquaculture industry, in universities and in many other areas. Student with good records from UNB or elsewhere may pursue postgraduate research and training in marine biology at either the MSc or PhD level in Saint John as well.
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E-Mail Contact: sjbiol@unbsj.ca Back to TopThe Huntsman Marine Science Centre - St. Andrews, NB The Huntsman Marine Science Centre (HMSC) is located in St. Andrews by-the-Sea in southwestern New Brunswick and is situated on the famous Bay of Fundy, known for its diversity of marine mammals, seabirds and invertebrates. Since 1969 we’ve provided teaching and research facilities devoted to the study of coastal and marine environments and organisms to over 30,000 students.
The HMSC offers a variety of educational opportunities from intensive University credit courses, to unique hands-on programs for school students and teachers. Our flexible timetables and complete laboratory and residence facilities allow us to build courses to meet the needs of students from 8 to 80+ years old.
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E-Mail Contact: tdean@huntsmanmarine.ca or aholmes@huntsmanmarine.ca Back to TopEducation Programs at Post Secondary Institutions The following is a brief summary of some of the Aquaculture diploma or degree programs that are offered at local post secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada. For more information regarding these programs, please follow the links that we have provided to the programs' websites and/or to the individual listed as the contact.
Back to TopNBCC St. Andrews – Aquaculture Technician Program In this program students learn how to be aquaculturists. The term aquaculture refers to the culturing and raising of aquatic plants and animals, normally in a controlled environment. Employment in this industry is, at times, strenuous, and involves both indoor and outdoor work. In Eastern Canada, the work is largely related to salmon, trout, cod, mussels and oysters with developing opportunities in the culture of alternate species such as halibut, haddock, sturgeon, scallops and eels.
Students will develop skills in the operation and management of aquaculture facilities and receive instruction in the biology of salmonids, husbandry, care of the fish, disease control, salmonid nutrition and feeding, as well as the latest developments in Aquaculture. In all aspects of training, consideration is given to the safety and environmental implications of Aquaculture operations.
E-Mail Contact: Nelson.Alward@gnb.ca or Rod.Carney@gnb.ca Back to TopNova Scotia Agricultural College - Truro, NS The NSAC, in association with Dalhousie University, offers a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Science. Within this program, the Aquaculture Major provides the only opportunity in Atlantic Canada for comprehensive undergraduate training in this field. Our graduates train with specifically designed courses in aquaculture, aquatic science, business and hands-on skills that provide them with the practical knowledge and professional skills employers seek . Students learn from and meet industry professionals through touring numerous hatchery and grow-out sites, processing plants, fish health, feed industry and research facilities and by attending conferences and trade fairs. Exciting career opportunities ranging from conservation biology to multinational trade await our graduates
Visit Website: www.NSAC.CA/AQUA Back to TopMemorial University, Fisheries and Marine Institute - St. John's, NL Training, research and extension education are offered by Memorial University in aquaculture and related disciplines. Aquaculture programs include: 1) a post-graduate Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture (11 months incl. 3 month workterm), 2) the interdisciplinary Master of Science in Aquaculture (2 year, only thesis-based program of its kind in Canada), and 3) short courses and certificates related to aquaculture production, food safety, marine safety, aquaculture technician, fish and shellfish husbandry, etc. Research and teaching activities avail of a wide variety of facilities in both freshwater and saltwater tanks using state-of-the-art systems at both the Ocean Sciences Center and the Marine Institute. The world’s largest flume tank and world leading research institutes on ocean dynamics are available for programs as well food processing and development (CFIA approved) facilities, Atlantic marine byproducts facility, quarantine and pathology labs, histology and microbiology facilities, oceanographic instrumentation and vessels, and much more.
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E-Mail Contact: cyr@mi.mun.ca Back to TopUNB Biology - Fredericton, NB UNB has no Aquaculture degree programs per se. However, graduate-level aquaculture research opportunities leading to MSc or PhD degrees in Biology are possible. Current faculty members with research strengths in aquaculture include Myriam Barbeau (ecological modeling; invertebrate biology), Tillmann Benfey (fish physiology and sex control; halibut aquaculture), Simon Courtenay (environmental impacts and monitoring; bivalve aquaculture) and Stephan Peake (fish physiology; sturgeon aquaculture). Further details on these and other UNB Biology faculty members at the Fredericton campus can be found at www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/biology/Faculty/Faculty.html
Numerous research scientists at other regional institutions are cross-appointed to the Biology Graduate Academic Unit, facilitating student research opportunities at the DFO St. Andrews Biological Station, NRC Institute of Marine Biosciences, NB Research and Productivity Council and other aquaculture research centres. UNB is also a full member of the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, which is well equipped for aquaculture research. For information on application procedures, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies in Biology at .
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E-Mail Contact: biodogs@unb.caBack to TopUNB Department of Chemical Engineering - Fredericton, NB Topics include research projects on the development of advanced recirculating aquaculture systems, with MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering. Prequisites include a BSc degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology or Chemistry (students with a science background may have to take supplementary courses ). Assistantships of $17,500 per year for MSc students and $19,000
per year for PhD students may be available.
If interested, contact: Dr. Michel Couturier, P.Eng.
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of New Brunswick
PO Box 4400
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3
Tel: (506)453-4690
Fax: (506)453-3591
E-Mail Contact: cout@unb.ca Back to TopEducation Programs in the United States Please visit the Maine Aquaculture Association's website for a comprehensive list of education programs available in the United States.
Visit Website: www.maineaquaculture.com/html/teacher_resources.html Back to Top
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