Aquaculture is a multidisciplinary subject; hence there exists a spectrum of opportunities for higher studies and jobs. Though the department has conducted career guidance and motivation sessions before, there came a necessity to organise a session delivered by young researchers in the subject as they would be more resourceful regarding the latest trends in career and higher education/research openings. In this context the department approached the officials of Association of Fisheries Graduates (AFG), registered body of fisheries professionals based in Kochi. Accordingly four resource persons were invited to deliver a detailed account on job and higher study and research opportunities in aquaculture and allied sectors. The resource persons were Dr. Usha V Parameswaran (Independent Researcher, CUSAT and Vice President, AFG), Mr. Hari Praved P (Research Scholar, Dept. of Marine Biology, CUSAT, Secretary, AFG), Mr. Muneer A (Research Scholar, National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, CUSAT, Treasurer, AFG) and Ms. Nayanthara S (Fisheries Management Trainee, MPEDA and Executive Member, AFG). Ms. Malavika Sunil, II Yr. Aquaculture student served as anchor to the programme.   The session was held in the college auditorium on 06/01/2023 at 10 AM. Ms. Lenitha Binu, I yr. Aquaculture rendered a prayer. Dr. K Kesavan, HoD of Aquaculture welcomed the gathering and Dr. A Biju, Principal, gave a brief presidential speech. Sri. Mohamme Areej Asst. Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry) offered a felicitation and Smt. Areelakshmi T P, Assistant Professor offered formal vote of thanks.                 In the focal session all the four resource persons delivered various areas of career opportunities, higher studies and research. They delegated different areas of topic among themselves. Well-designed self-explanatory PowerPoint presentations and videos were highly supportive to the session and understanding of the contents.    Together they covered career prospects in India and abroad, both in public/Govt. and private sectors encompassing all sectors of fisheries like farming, hatcheries, and ornamental fisheries, feed manufacturing, fish/seafood processing etc. There came a discussion on how an aquaculture graduate can harness the potential of this food production sector for entrepreneurship. Starting a business in aquarium fish breeding, fish breeding and farming and export business were taken up for deliberation.   Programmes of PG studies in different Universities and colleges in Kerala and other states were detailed by Dr. Usha Parameswaran. She also gave detailed description on research options in various subjects related to aquaculture, marine sciences and fisheries. A list of Indian Universities and programmes offered by them under were presented. Even related subject areas like biodiversity and ecology were covered in the discussion. Awareness on CSIR-UGC NET and JRF , ARS – NET SRF  examinations were also given by her.   Presentation on career opportunities in private sector in India was delivered by Mr. Hari Praved.  Opportunities available in Sea food export sector and NGOs like ATREE, WWF were also described.   Positions available under Kerala Fisheries Department, MATSYAFED, MPEDA, Research Institues like CMFRI, CIFE, CIBA, CIFA, and CIFT etc. were presented by Mr. Muneer A. He gave a clear guidance about the syllabus and mode of preparations to be adopted for technical and scientific posts in these areas.               Ms. Nayanthara in her presentation focussed on the skills to be attained while doing B.Sc. programme of study. She gave an account of internship and skill trainings available in different organisations like MPEDA, CMFRI, and