Objectives of the University

Objectives of the University – The following shall be objectives of the University, namely :-

1. (i) making provisions for imparting education in fisheries, ocean studies and other allied branches of learning and research scholarship;
2. (ii) furthering the advancement of learning and conduct of research in fisheries, ocean studies and allied subjects;
3. (iii) undertaking extension education programmes;
4. (iv) to formulate new courses and curriculum in Fisheries and Ocean Studies sector in accordance with the technical advances in the respective fields;
5. (v) to act as nodal agency to establish relationship with Institutions and Universities functioning in national and international level;
6. (vi) to act as a centre of excellence having leading role for Human Resources Development in Fisheries and Ocean Studies sectors;
7. (vii) to foster and encourage entrepreneurship in fisheries and ocean studies sector;
8. (viii) to develop breeds and hybrids of ornamental fishes, prawns and oysters having features like production capacity, resisting power and good quality suitable to the environment of Kerala;
9. (ix) to develop farming practices, fish feeds, fish disease control, resistant and vigilant steps suitable to the sustainable farming of ornamental fishes;
10. (x) to preserve the fish bio-diversity of Kerala, to establish their intellectual property right to develop and utilize the possibilities of new technology like bio-technology;
11. (xi) to conduct study and to record and preserve the study results relating to traditional fish technology, traditional knowledge, sustainable fish protection and to foster development;
12. (xii) to strengthen research on fishing and related habitat and the relevant environmental factors; and
13. (xiii) such other purposes as the University may deem necessary from time to time.