AQUACULTURE
Mahurangi Technical Institutes specialised aquaculture research, production and education facility was opened in May 2007 by NZ Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton. In this world-class facility, research is conducted on a number of fish species including endangered native fish for reintroduction into the natural environment. As well as conducting ground-breaking research into the breeding of NZ Short Finned Eells, juvenile fish are also produced for use by fish farmers in NZ and overseas for growing on to market size.
Our Aquaculture courses are taught in classrooms alongside our research facilities allowing students to gain a full understanding by applying their theoretical studies to practical aquaculture. MTI is the only facility in New Zealand combining research and innovation with aquaculture education.
We can offer you the following:
Certificate in Aquatic Studies
Electric Fishing Certificate
Aquaculture Short Course Certificates including:
- Certificate in Aquatic Management
- Certificiate in Aquatic Biology
- Certificate in the Principles of Marine Ecology association with Aquaculture
- Certificate in Aquatic Consents
Above: Paul Decker (left) with Rodney District MP Lockwood Smith (centre) and Prime Minister John Key (right) admiring a NZ Short Finned Eel at MTIs Aquaculture Research & Education Facility
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