Fisheries Science and Technology

This fisheries science and technolgy certificate program enables students to understand marine life and its distribution. Students also become capable of understanding the symbiotic relationship among the organisms living in water.
Students taking this program are equipped with the necessary skills so that they can understand factors and threats affecting marine life.
The overall aim of the program is produce experts who are capable of conserving the present and the future of marine animals.
Some of the topics covered in this program are:

• Coastal Morphology and Processes
• Marine Biology
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Evolution
• Aquatic Invertebrate Ecological Physiology
• Introduction to Marine Wildlife
• Applied Fisheries Statistics

This fisheries science and technology certificate course provides students theoretical understanding and practical skills in the principles of fisheries science: from fish ecology, population dynamics and stock analyses to scientific advice and fisheries management actions. The course caters to students who are interested in fish, fisheries, marine biology and limnology and who want to learn more about sustainable use and conservation of our natural resources.

The specific objectives of this course of study are:

• Fish handling, processing and preservation
• Marine crafts products
• Marine products used by artisans to make crafts include shells, coral, bones, skins, teeth, stones (pebbles), scales, whole animals, beach sand, and sea water
• Set up a small-scale fishery enterprise for commercial purposes.
• Fish management from a people perspective
• Type and structure of enterprise
• Feasibility studies and Business   plan
• Basic costal Navigation
• Basic repairs and maintenance of outboard and inboard motors.

The minimum entry requirements for the certificate in fisheries science and technology course are:

• KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) or;
• Pass in relevant Artisan Course or;
• Equivalent qualification approved by KNEC.