Department of Aquaculture was established in September 2007 and is currently located in the Agriculture Complex II of Universiti Putra Malaysia.  Due to increasing demand for aquatic products as a source of protein, aquaculture is developing rapidly throughout the world today, and forms an important component of the agriculture industry. The main goal for the establishment of the Department is to produce graduates who are skilled and knowledgeable in science and technology and be able to manage aquaculture projects and enhance the development of aquaculture in the country.

The Department is staffed with academic and other supporting personnel in the various disciplines of aquaculture that cover teaching, research and extension. Among the areas that are being focused in the Department include aquaculture technology, fish nutrition technology, reproductive technology, genetics and breeding, fish health, aquaculture biotechnology, post-harvest and aquaculture products technology.

The objectives of the Department of Aquaculture are: 1) to enhance education and research excellence in aquaculture, 2) to generate professionals in aquaculture, and 3) to contribute to the development of aquaculture in Malaysia by  utilizing our graduates through research and education.

DEPARTMENT OF AQUACULTURE
Fakulti Pertanian, Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel : +603-8946 4240 Fax :+603-8946 4102

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