The Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation (Level 7) at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) prepares students to support sustainable aquaculture production and marine ecosystem conservation. The programme covers aquatic biology, marine ecology, aquaculture systems, fish health, shellfish production, environmental monitoring, biosecurity, and coastal resource management.
Students gain practical experience through laboratory work, field studies, and industry placements in New Zealand’s aquaculture sector. Graduates are prepared for careers in aquaculture operations, marine conservation agencies, environmental consultancy, fisheries management, research organisations, and sustainable marine resource development.