Ornamental Fish Production

Code:

RM19

Acronym:

PPO

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Aquaculture and Fisheries

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S (of 17-02-2025 to 18-07-2025)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Aquatic Production
Course/CS Responsible:	Master Degree in Marine Sciences - Marine Resources

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MCMRM	0	Oficial Plan 2018	1	-	5	50	135

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The subject of Ornamental Fish Production aims to promote knowledge in the area of aquatic ornamental species, so that students are able to understand the methodologies used in the cultivation of the species whose trade is more significant.
Thus, combining theoretical and applied information of several areas, students will be able to independently evaluate and conceptualise ornamental species production systems.

Learning outcomes and competences

It is expected that the successful attendance of this course will provide students with a comprehensive view of the various components associated with domestic and international trade of aquatic species with ornamental value. Additionally, they will be able to acquire sufficient knowledge for the design, construction and operation of appropriate systems for the production of these species.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. International trade of ornamental aquatic species
2. The Aquarium: Management, maintenance and decoration
3. Capture of animals and their transportation
4. Water chemistry
5. Common equipments and their operating principles
6. Reproduction of ornamental fish
7. Reproduction of ornamental invertebrates
8. Prevention and Health Management of installations

Mandatory literature

Roberts, H.E. ; Fundamental of Ornamental Fish Health, Blackwell Publishing, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-8138-1401-8
Sprung, J.; Delbeek, C. ; the reef aquarium - Vol. 1, 2 e 3, Ricordea publishing
Cato, J.C.; Brown, C.L.; Marine ornamental species: collection, culture, and conservation, Iowa State Press, 2003. ISBN: 0-8138-2987-9

Complementary Bibliography

M. Parker; The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Ornamental Fish, ‎ ICON Group International, Inc. , 2024. ISBN: B0CYDNY8FW

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes
Theoretical and practical classes
Practical classes

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Participação presencial	20,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	40,00
Estudo autónomo	43,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Total:	135,00

Eligibility for exams

3/4 of classes

Calculation formula of final grade

50% written examination
20% participation on the classes
30% practical work

Examinations or Special Assignments

Practical work