Serampore Girls' College

13, T.C. Goswami Street, Serampore, Hooghly - 712201, West Bengal, India

Established in 1981, Affiliated to the University of Calcutta

Re-accredited by NAAC (3rd Cycle): B++

Department of Zoology

Event Details

Aquaculture Field study

Date: 2024-07-30

Speaker: NA

Description

Visits highlighted how aquaculture farms are working to reduce their environmental impact and adopt sustainable practices.

  • Understanding industry challenges:

    Students learned about the challenges faced by aquaculture businesses, such as water quality management, disease prevention, and market fluctuations.

  • Knowledge of different aquaculture systems:

    Field visits exposed istudents to various types of aquaculture, including pond farming, cage culture, and recirculating aquaculture systems, according to a research article. 

Objective

Field visits allowed students to see aquaculture practices firsthand, providing a more concrete understanding of the processes involved.

Outcome

Field visits provided hands-on learning opportunities, allowing students to observe fish farming techniques, understand the challenges faced by the industry, and learn about sustainability practices.