Research and Innovation in Fisheries Science
Advancing scientific knowledge through interdisciplinary research in fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic ecology, coastal resource management, and sustainable livelihoods.
Research at the Department of Fisheries Science
The Department of Fisheries Science conducts multidisciplinary research addressing fisheries sustainability, aquaculture development, marine biodiversity, seafood quality, climate resilience, and the socioeconomic wellbeing of fishing communities. Research activities integrate field investigations, laboratory analyses, stakeholder engagement, and policy-oriented approaches to support sustainable aquatic resource management in Sri Lanka and beyond.
Research Achievements
Major Research Areas
Fisheries stock assessment
Population dynamics, fishery models, length-based assessment, ecosystem-based management.
Aquaculture and Mariculture
Sea cucumber farming, shrimp aquaculture, hatchery technology, sustainable production systems
Coastal and Lagoon Ecology
Biodiversity, habitat conservation, ecosystem monitoring, environmental impacts.
Seafood Quality and Food Safety
Post-harvest technology, quality assurance, seafood processing and safety evaluation.
Fisheries Economics and Livelihoods
Small-scale fisheries, value chains, poverty reduction, socioeconomic assessments.