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| Aquaculture Education in Action 2021
Thanks to all educators who supported the recent Aquaculture North America’s annual Education issue. Here’s a closer look at some of their current activities and aquaculture learning opportunities. | |
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Daniel Maguire and Raelyn McCurdy, students at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, gained valuable experience in aquatic animal research during the College’s 2020 veterinary student research awards (VetSRA) program.
Through the VetSRA program, students conduct research projects under the guidance of a faculty member and present their findings to the University community.
Working with Dr. Mark Fast, professor of fish health and immunology, Maguire and McCurdy investigated enteric redmouth disease
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Despite barriers to in-person learning brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fleming College’s Aquaculture Co-op program has quickly adapted – and is still providing the high-quality education it’s known for.
The three-semester, graduate certificate program has moved to a hybrid delivery format. Faculty members host online lectures in combination with in-person labs in the College’s Frost Campus Hatchery. These labs have operated with groups of 10 or fewer in compliance with all safety protocols.
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The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver houses Western Canada’s only graduate-level aquaculture program. In one semester (four-months), students are trained and ready to enter the aquaculture industry, with a foundational understanding of current trends and emerging technologies.
UBC’s Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture program is now accepting applications for fall 2021. Due to COVID-19, the program will be offered in a hybrid model (online and in-person), with industry site visits. Taught by professionals
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