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Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM) is a Field of Study in the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) located in Thailand. AARM is committed to improving regional institutional capacity in aquaculture, aquatic resources management and integrated coastal management through innovative approaches that integrate education, research and outreach. AARM Offers: · Full-time and part-time (flexible) graduate programs (Certificate, Diploma, Masters and Doctoral) in Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources Management, and Integrated Costal Management · Opportunities for on-campus research in well-equipped laboratories or field-based research on real world problems · Internship and exposure to Asian aquaculture, aquatic resources management and integrated coastal management · Credit transfer from reputable academic institutions · Continuing education opportunities through tailor-made training courses and study tours · Consultancy services to public and private sectors
AARM Facts and Figures: • Established as a Field of Study in 1981 • Around 50 registered students annually • More than 20 faculty and staff from 8 countries • More than 500 alumni in more than 25 countries • More than 1,000 training participants since 1981
Key issues addressed by AARM: Technology, Environment, Resources, People Aquaculture Technology Aquaculture production accounts for almost half of world fish supply and Asia contributes over 90% of global aquaculture production and plays a key role in the development of appropriate culture systems and technologies. Aquaculture production increases by 6-7% and it is expected to surpass capture fisheries production in the next 10 years. Further development of aquaculture is also expected to help us move away from dependency on overexploited capture fisheries resources and to enhance and conserve aquatic habitats and biodiversity, but this expansion should not exceed the carrying capacity of water resources. Aquatic Resources Management Wild aquatic resources are essential sources of nutrition for rural populations. Any degradation of these resources due to over-fishing, use of illegal fishing gears, introduction of exotic fish, misuse of chemicals, and agro-industrial waste discharge, deforestation and breeding ground destruction and dam constructions that can lead to blocking of migratory pathways will have significant impacts on the nutritional and health status of rural people. Integrated Coastal Management Population growth, poverty, resource use conflicts, illegal activities, pollution, biodiversity conservation, policy and institutional gaps and conflicts are the major issues and problems in coastal management. A management approach that integrates sectors (government agencies, non-government organizations, community, etc.), disciplines (science, engineering and management), land- and sea-based activities (agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, fisheries, tourism, etc.) is important to address the various issues and problems in the coastal area.
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