The School of Renewable Natural Resources offers exciting opportunities for students interested in basic and applied research in aquatic systems. The fisheries and aquaculture faculty is committed to working with outstanding graduate students to solve the complex problems that are currently affecting the production and management of aquatic invertebrates and fishes. Pollution, degradation, and loss of freshwater and marine habitats continue to reduce the quantity and quality of our aquatic resources, the diversity and abundance of organisms dependent on these habitats, and the production and harvest of commercially and recreationally important species.<br><br>The ecological and economic importance of the world's aquatic resources provides the basis for a diverse research program in fisheries and aquaculture at LSU - take a look at the Fisheries and Aquaculture Faculty members to see the research interests and the different types of research projects currently in progress. We hope you will take the time to contact faculty members concerning potential research opportunities, and will seriously consider joining one of the research projects in the School. Below are the requirements for students seeking a Master of Science in Renewable Natural Resources with an area of concentration in Fisheries and Aquaculture.