School of Aquatic Scie...
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School of Aquatic Scie...
The School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology (SoAF) is a newly established school at the University that strives for “Enhanced quality outputs in teaching, research and public services” through addressing the following gaps:
Inadequate training and research in basic freshwater sciences as well as in applied sciences and technology especially in production and processing lines for both marine and freshwater resources.
General lack of high-level manpower to operate and maintain machinery, harness and develop technology and systems in the shipping, fishing and aquaculture industry.
The field lacks adequate professionals in aquaculture production and processing technologies, aquatic environmental health, biotechnology, bioprospecting, maritime engineering, aquaculture and fisheries engineering, marketing, business and governance.
Due to depletion of fisheries resources in shallow coastal waters, Tanzania ought to venture into deeper waters and exploit resources in the Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ), the undertaking that requires specialized skills and expertise.
In general, the country requires well trained experts that can unpack the concept of Blue Economy beyond conservation to realize the socio-economic benefits associated with the aquatic environment.
SoAF operates from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Mlimani Campus with it’s headquarter located at Kunduchi Campus.
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