Fisheries Extension Education (2+1)

1.2.2.1 Scope of Fisheries Extension 

Extension has great scope in fisheries because a majority of the stakeholders in fisheries are socially and economically backward. They deal with common resources and the techniques adopted for the utilisation of these resources which will have greater impacts on the socio-economic conditions of the stakeholders and the ecosystem as well. Hence, there is a need for creating awareness amongst them and changing their behavior by informing and educating them. The major areas of scope for fisheries extension are listed below.

1. Efficiency in fish production

2. Efficiency in marketing, distribution and utilization

3. Conservation, development and sustainable use of natural resources

4. Farm and home management

5. Family living

6. Youth development

7. Leadership development

8. Community development and rural area development

9. Public affairs and

10. Alternative livelihood means