Aquaculture

Professional Master's in Aquaculture

The Professional Master’s program in Aquaculture serves as a continuation of the academic training provided by the Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Ecology of Aquatic Environments, already available at the University of Souk Ahras. This program aims to train students in the management of production projects and the enhancement of activities in aquatic ecosystems. It also offers them the opportunity to specialize in the fields of fish farming, mollusks, and crustaceans.

This Master’s program is designed for students who wish to play a professional role in developing the aquaculture sector at the national level.

Advantages of a Master’s Degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries

One of the key benefits of obtaining a Master’s degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries is acquiring advanced knowledge of modern technologies and approaches in food production and resource conservation. These factors have a direct impact on the dynamics of sustainable growth worldwide.

This academic program provides an opportunity to enhance students’ understanding of the balance between food production and the ecological realities of aquatic systems.

Aquaculture in Eastern Algeria

Unfortunately, despite the significant water resource potential in Eastern Algeria, both in inland and marine bodies of water—resources that could be utilized for aquaculture and inland fisheries—only a limited number of projects have been implemented. Among the projects that have been carried out are:

• A shrimp farming facility in Skikda
• A mussel farming project in Chetaïbi
• A freshwater fish farming operation in Sétif

Objectives and Career Opportunities

This training program enables students to acquire solid knowledge in all fields related to the assessment, enhancement, management, exploitation, and conservation of aquatic biological resources, whether animal or plant-based. It also provides them with valuable experience and professional contacts, facilitating their future integration into the job market.

The program meets the needs of companies involved in project development or production, covering topics such as biological and ecological knowledge, project design, environmental impact assessment, economics, management, and marketing of aquaculture products.

Additionally, this training opens promising prospects in research and development in the field of aquaculture. Employment opportunities are available in research institutions and operational structures working on the development, improvement of production processes, or diversification of products. Graduates can also find careers in quality control, product processing, and the marketing of aquatic products.