About This Major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to function as commercial fishermen, fishing operations supervisors or in related fishing industry operations. Includes instruction in fishing vessel operation; fishing equipment operation and maintenance; equipment repair; catch identification, sorting, and storage; safety procedures; record keeping; and applicable legal regulations.
Related CIP Codes
- 03.0301
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 49.0303
- CIP Family
- 49
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