Laboratory exercises include necroptic and microbiologic techniques, pathogen and parasite identification, and chemotherapeutic treatments. Care of cultured fishes and facility maintenance, including fish stock inventory and feed ration calculation. Advanced methods in aquaculture, including incubation and early-rearing of fish stocks, and water quality management. 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.