Aquaculture is the rearing of aquatic organisms under controlled or semi-controlled conditions. Interest in aquaculture has increased drastically worldwide as fish consumption has increased concurrently with decreasing catches of wild fish. Aquaculture is the fastest growing food producing activity in the world and now produces over 50% of the world’s seafood. In Kentucky and the southern United States, aquaculture production focuses on raising freshwater species commercially.

Agriculture is one of the top-employing fields in the U.S., and KYSU Online offers a certificate in aquaculture that can be obtained completely online. 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
AQU 407	Fish Genetics	3
AQU 411	Fish Diseases	3
AQU 422	Princ of Aquaculture	3
AQU 427	Fish Reprod/Spawning Tech	3
AQU 451	Survey of Prod Methods	3
AQU 460	Water Quality Management	3