Department of Marine Biology and Aquaculture
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The Department offers courses in basic sciences such as physiology and ecology related to the vital phenomena of marine organisms, as well as life sciences such as genetic engineering and breeding, marine biomedicine, and applied studies related to mass cultivation and management of marine biological resources. In addition, the Department investigates diversified uses and functions of acquatic biological resources. It also develops and industrializes technologies using advanced techniques and high value-added pharmaceuticals through the discovery of natural substances (fodder additives, fish vaccines, antibacterial peptides, etc.) in order to foster the human resources required for the development of cutting-edge aquaculture and life industry.