Aquaculture
Aquaculture (less commonly spelled aquiculture), also known as aquafarming, is the farming of fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic plants, algae, and other organisms. Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish. Mariculture refers to aquaculture practiced in marine environments and in underwater habitats.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), aquaculture "is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Farming implies some form of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as regular stocking, feeding, protection from predators, etc. Farming also implies individual or corporate ownership of the stock being cultivated." The reported output from global aquaculture operations in 2014 supplied over one half of the fish and shellfish that is directly consumed by humans; however, there are issues about the reliability of the reported figures. Further, in current aquaculture practice, products from several pounds of wild fish are used to produce one pound of a piscivorous fish like salmon.
Particular kinds of aquaculture include fish farming, shrimp farming, oyster farming, mariculture, algaculture (such as seaweed farming), and the cultivation of ornamental fish. Particular methods include aquaponics and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, both of which integrate fish farming and aquatic plant farming.
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Matching Aquaculture Colleges
Clemson University
Four or more years; Public; $37,110 average out-state tuition; $14,118 average in-state tuition |
Auburn University
Four or more years; Public; $30,240 average out-state tuition; $10,080 average in-state tuition |
Brunswick Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,576 average out-state tuition; $2,432 average in-state tuition |
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Four or more years; Public; $11,640 average out-state tuition; $5,130 average in-state tuition |
Carteret Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,576 average out-state tuition; $2,432 average in-state tuition |
University of New England
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,420 average out-state tuition; $38,420 average in-state tuition |
SUNY Morrisville
Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Aquaculture Majors
Diversity in Food and Natural Resources ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be... View Scholarship Details |
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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel ScholarshipHeritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Farmer Lee Jones ScholarshipThe Trotter Project |
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award $10,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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LDEI Impactful Change ScholarshipLes Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) |
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award $5,000 |
deadline May 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship is available to female full-time students who are pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries. You must be at least 21 years of age and... View Scholarship Details |
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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep ScholarshipDutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association |
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award $4,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship is available to students majoring in a field of study related to agriculture. You must be a current or former Hudson Valley 4- H/ FFA member to qualify for this award. This award is renewable for up to two years. View Scholarship Details |
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San Antonio Livestock Exposition ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences |
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award $3,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Kenneth R. Imig ScholarshipUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Kenneth R. Imig Scholarship is available to students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES. You must be a resident of Iroquois County and demonstrate financial need and an interest in agriculture to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural ScholarshipArizona Western College |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural Scholarship is open to students at Arizona Western College. You must be majoring in agriculture and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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NARA Rendering ScholarshipNorth American Renderers Association |
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award $2,500 |
deadline July 28, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe NARA Rendering Scholarship is open to undergraduate students. You must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school pursuing any discipline, but those pursuing agriculture, environmental science, animal science, food systems, or sustainability-related fields are especially encouraged to apply. In order to... View Scholarship Details |
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Agway Foundation Endowed ScholarshipDelaware Valley University |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Agway Foundation Endowed Scholarship is available to full - time sophomore, junior, and senior students at Delaware Valley University. You must be majoring in an agriculture or environmental studies field, have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
Aquaculture Related Majors
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agriculture
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Food Science and Technology
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Animal Health
- Animal Training
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
- Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- Horticultural Science
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations