Associate of Applied Science - Fisheries & Aquaculture Science

If you have a love for the great outdoors and an interest in biology and wildlife, consider earning your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Fisheries & Aquaculture Science at Bellingham Technical College. You can prepare for a rewarding career as a fish hatchery specialist, fish culturist, fisheries technician, shellfish hatchery worker, scientific aide, water quality technician, or habitat restoration specialist. In BTC’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Science programs, you’ll learn top skills such as fish culture, aquaculture, and fish spawning to position you for the best aquatic science jobs in the fisheries industry. Hands-on courses take place in the classroom and at the Whatcom Creek Hatchery at the Maritime Heritage Park in Bellingham, which is operated by Bellingham Technical College’s Fisheries & Aquaculture Science program.