Other topics include fisheries management and biology, and the application of seine nets, trapnets, gill nets, and electroshocking fishing gear. The course progresses from disease and diagnostic theory, through pathogenic and parasitic diseases, to chemical and cultural means of disease prevention and eradication. Laboratory exercises include necroptic and microbiologic techniques, pathogen and parasite identification, and chemotherapeutic treatments. In this continuation of the Aquaculture Practicum series, the student assumes the role of a fish hatchery crew supervisor. In supervising the daily routine of work crews, the student develops mentoring and leadership skills.
Additional competency is developed in grow-out, harvesting, fish sales, and delivery.
Students will continue to develop and apply mentoring and leadership skills in the management of the SUNY Morrisville Aquaculture Center.