Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT) • Federal University of Technology, Akure
About the Department
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a premier center for fisheries science and aquaculture education and research within the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT). Our department is dedicated to producing skilled professionals capable of sustainable management of aquatic resources, innovative fish production through advanced aquaculture techniques, and ensuring food security through fish farming and capture fisheries.
Fisheries and Aquaculture encompasses the science and management of wild fish populations, and the culture of fish and other aquatic organisms for food production and economic development. Our comprehensive curriculum covers fish biology and ecology, aquaculture systems and techniques, hatchery management, fish nutrition and feed production, fish health and disease management, water quality management, capture fisheries, post-harvest technology, and fisheries economics. Students develop strong technical competencies through intensive theoretical study combined with practical hands-on training in aquaculture operations, hatchery management, and SIWES industrial experience.
The department emphasizes practical learning with modern aquaculture infrastructure including fish ponds, hatcheries, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), holding tanks, laboratory facilities, and feed production units. We maintain strategic partnerships with fisheries research institutes (NIOMR, FRIN), aquaculture companies, fish hatcheries, and government fisheries agencies, providing students with hands-on training and research opportunities. Our faculty members conduct cutting-edge research in aquaculture production, fish nutrition, fish health, environmental management, and sustainable fisheries development.
Our graduates are highly sought professionals in the aquaculture and fisheries sectors. They demonstrate proficiency in fish production technology, hatchery operations, feed management, fish health monitoring, and fisheries administration. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as aquaculture managers, hatchery technicians, fish farm owners, fisheries officers, extension agents, and entrepreneurs, significantly contributing to increased fish production and food security nationwide.
What We Offer
Academic Programs
- B.Tech in Fisheries and Aquaculture - 5-year undergraduate program
- B.Agric.Tech in Aquaculture - Agricultural technology focus
- M.Tech in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management - Postgraduate studies
- Ph.D in Fisheries/Aquaculture - Doctoral research program
Specialized Areas
- Fish Culture and Aquaculture Systems
- Hatchery Management and Seed Production
- Fish Nutrition and Feed Formulation
- Fish Health and Disease Management
- Water Quality Management
- Capture Fisheries Management
- Post-Harvest Technology and Processing
- Fisheries Economics and Policy
Laboratory and Production Facilities
Fish Ponds and Hatcheries
Earthen ponds, concrete tanks, recirculating systems for various fish species culture
Hatchery Laboratory
Incubation equipment, broodstock management, larvae rearing, feed culture
Water Quality Laboratory
Water testing equipment, pH meters, dissolved oxygen meters, nutrient analysis
Research Focus Areas
Our department conducts cutting-edge research in various aquaculture and fisheries domains:
Fish Culture and Aquaculture Systems
Intensive, semi-intensive and extensive farming systems, polyculture, integrated aquaculture, tank systems, pond management.
Hatchery Management and Seed Production
Broodstock management, artificial propagation, egg incubation, larval rearing, seed quality assessment.
Fish Nutrition and Feed Formulation
Nutritional requirements, feed formulation, alternative feed ingredients, feed utilization, growth optimization.
Fish Health and Disease Management
Parasites and pathogenic infections, disease diagnosis, therapeutics, disease prevention and control strategies.
Water Quality Management
Physico-chemical parameters, dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia toxicity, water treatment and purification.
Capture Fisheries and Stock Management
Fish population dynamics, stock assessment, fishing methods, sustainable harvest, fisheries conservation.
Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition
Fish processing, preservation, smoking, drying, salting, value-added products, quality assurance.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fisheries and Aquaculture enjoy diverse and rewarding career paths:
Aquaculturist / Fish Farmer
Fish production, farm management, fingerling supply
Hatchery Technician
Hatchery operations, seed production, breeding management
Fish Nutrition Specialist
Feed formulation, nutrition research, dietary management
Fish Pathologist
Disease diagnosis, health management, disease control
Water Quality Specialist
Water testing, environmental management, quality control
Fisheries Officer
Government fisheries administration, policy implementation
Academic & Researcher
University lecturers, researchers, scientists
Fish Processor
Fish processing, product development, quality assurance
Aquaculture Entrepreneur
Business owner, fish farming, aquafeed production
Course Materials & Resources
Find Your Materials in the General Library
All lecture notes, past questions, textbooks, and study packs for every level of Fisheries and Aquaculture now live in one place — the LEGACY General Library.
Go to General LibraryAdmission Requirements
UTME Requirements
- Minimum UTME score of 160-180+
- Subject combination: English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics/Physics
- Five O'Level credits in two sittings maximum
- Credit passes must include: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and at least a pass in Physics
Direct Entry Requirements (200 Level)
- Two A'Level passes at credit level in Chemistry and one of Biology/Botany/Agricultural Science/Physics
- ND/OND upper credit from recognized Polytechnics and Colleges in Fisheries/Aquaculture or related disciplines
- HND lower credit or higher in relevant agricultural or fisheries fields
- Plus O'Level requirements as stated above