Overview

This Industry Master of Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (Hirtshals Campus) degree from Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is an interdisciplinary programme focused on the application of technical and natural sciences in the development of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices and technologies. utilization of the aquatic environment and its resources, and the development of sustainable aquaculture production. 

Continued fisheries require careful management of stocks, as well as the development of advanced, selective, and sustainable fishing gears and practices. Aquaculture production represents an opportunity to increase supply of seafood, but growth of the industry requires technological advancement in production systems, water treatment technology, and feed manufacture. 

You may choose to specialize yourself within Fisheries, biodiversity, and resource management or Aquaculture, but a specialization is not required.

Career opportunities

• Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture graduates can be employed in fisheries and aquaculture industries in research and development, technical functions, sales and management. 
• You can work in various aspects of consultancy spanning from site selection, environmental impact assessments, and modelling, as well as in governmental agencies and municipalities relating to management, policy development, advisory tasks, and habitat restoration. 
• Finally, you may find employment in various interest organizations working with policy, certification, and conservation, or you may pursue a career in research.