A recent addition to the classroom area is a display aquarium honoring Dr. Charles S. Holt , Emeritus Professor of Aquatic Biology. Bemidji State University is the only institution in Minnesota to offer a four-year degree program leading a bachelor of science degree in Aquatic Biology. Close proximity to many lakes, wetlands, and rivers makes our campus an ideal place to study aquatic biology in summer and winter . The Mississippi River begins in Lake Itasca, about sixty kilometers upstream of Lake Bemidji. Fourth year students participate in individual research projects and present results to fellow students in a senior seminar.
All students complete an internship with an agency or company that deals with water resources.
These experiences provide students with training and exposure to various subfields of aquatic biology and fisheries, and often lead directly to employment with these agencies. Our students have a superb employment history.