Title: BTNEP Water Quality Internship
Job as a Graduate Intern:
Assist in collecting surface water quality data in Bayou Folse and Bayou Lafourche.
Input and analyze water quality data using statistical tools.
Support education and awareness events on water quality and conservation.
Job as a Graduate Assistant:
1. Understand the students' weaknesses and assist them in finding suitable tutors.
2. Monitor the tutors' activities and evaluate their teaching methods.
Job as a Graduate Teaching Assistant:
Conducted practical classes for undergraduate students and provided further assistance for a deeper understanding of course material.
Meticulously graded assignments and exam scripts to provide insightful feedback for student improvement.
Provided support to the major professor on various tasks and projects.
Project Title: Small-Scale Marine Cage Farming Involving Fisher Communities on the Bangladesh Coast
Funded by: Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
Job as a Research Assistant:
Select a suitable coastal site for seabass cage culture at the beginning of the project.
Contact cage manufacturers and importers in China to import suitable cages for seabass culture.
Select a coastal fisher community and employ five individuals for cage management.
Establish contact with a seabass hatchery owner in India and import seabass fish seeds to Bangladesh.
Ensure proper management during cage setup and stocking of fish fingerlings.
After fish stocking, regularly monitor the feeding of fish in the cages.
Collect data on water parameters such as pH, temperature, ammonia, and salinity twice a month.
Conduct regular sampling to collect growth data on the fish.
Analyze all the collected data at the end of the culture period.
Perform a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the financial feasibility of the project.
Compare the production results of imported seabass seed to those of local seed.
Write scientific papers and a thesis based on the findings and outcomes of the project.
Overall Objective of the Project:
Promoting small-scale cage culture of marine fishes with the participation of local fishers.
Specific Objectives:
To explore opportunities and constraints of marine cage farming in Bangladesh
To test the small-scale marine cage culture systems set in the strategic locations.
To increase the household income of the poor fisher communities through alternative income-generating activity through cage farming of marine fish and ensure better food and nutritional security.
Department: Ornamental Aquaculture
Job as a Quality Control Manager:
Implemented selective breeding techniques to enhance the quality of ornamental fish breeds.
Utilized a range of supplemental feeds and nutritional supplements to enhance the overall quality and appearance of the ornamental fish.
Assisted in cultivating live feeds, such as Daphnia, Moina, Microworm, Brine shrimp, and Spirulina, to enhance the survival rate and quality of ornamental fish fries.
Collaborated with the team to develop and implement innovative fish breeding and quality improvement strategies.
Conducted regular inspections and assessments to monitor the fish population's health, growth, and overall condition.
Maintained accurate records of breeding experiments, feed formulations, and quality control procedures.