The fishing sector is a source of income and livelihood for millions of people around the world, but is facing great challenges on a global scale. On one hand technological innovations and increasing market demands lead to an ever more efficient exploitation of the biological resources in marine and inland waters – on the other hand the future of the industry depends on sustainable levels of exploitation, minimization of adverse environmental impacts, and socio-economic efficiency.
To conceive, design and operate sustainable fisheries management systems to meet these challenges requires knowledge about the functioning of aquatic ecosystems, fish stock assessment, fishing technology and fisheries management.
Public and private institutions providing advice and research on the exploitation of aquatic resources and the design of efficient fisheries management systems require candidates with a broad background in quantitative fisheries science.
Universities and fisheries research institutions seek candidates to fill research positions to improve their fisheries advice and the basic scientific knowledge about the ecological and socioeconomic consequences of exploitation.
The fishing sector and fishing trade organizations is in need of highly qualified labor to fill positions in innovation and support functions.
Increasing demands for transparency, accountability and eco-certification will provide job opportunities in private consultancy firms and NGO’s for graduates with a quantitative background in stock assessment and in sustainable ecosystem based fisheries management.
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In dialogue with employers
During the development of the masters program, DTU Aqua has been in dialogue with potential employers in order to assess the job opportunities for the MSc’s in Aquatic Science and Technology. The dialogue with the aquaculture trade is summarized on this page. |