Oceans are of immense value to both humans and nature. They provide food, coastal protection, opportunities for tourism, energy production, transportation, climate mitigation and so on. As pressures from overfishing, climate change, and environmental degradation intensify, there is an urgent need for experts who can manage aquatic systems sustainably and innovatively. The master’s Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management at Wageningen University & Research is a globally oriented, interdisciplinary programme that prepares students to address these complex challenges. How can we use marine resources and conserve and restore marine ecosystems at the same time? And how can we catch or produce fish for consumption responsibly and sustainably?
What will you study during this Master’s?
Do you want to work on the sustainable use, conservation and restauration of aquatic ecosystems and resources? Then the master’s Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management is the programme for you! You will learn to combine ecological, technological and socio-economic methods to approach marine topics in an interdisciplinary way. This programme allows you to use state-of-the-art research facilities. You can specialise in Aquaculture, Marine Governance or Marine Resources and Ecology. The specialisations allow you to combine natural and social sciences to find integrative solutions. Are you ready to make the change?
Why this programme?
- Tackle complex challenges in aquatic systems with students from across the globe and from many different disciplines.
- Gain practical experience through lab work, field research, and real-life case studies in marine and freshwater environments. Get inspired by personal contact with our teachers and scientists.
- Benefit from a wide range of opportunities in our world-leading research groups. This way you build a strong foundation for careers in international research, NGOs, consultancy, and environmental management.
- Make your own selection of specialisation courses based on your academic background and your career ambitions. Choose from focused specialisations in Aquaculture, Marine Resources and Ecology or Marine Resources and Society to shape your expertise.
