Fisheries bioengineering incorporates biological and engineering expertise in the development of technologies and innovative designs which support the conservation of fisheries resources. Fisheries bioengineering areas of specialty, include:
- Hatchery and aquaculture
- Habitat protection and restoration
- Hydro mitigation and fish passage
- Mitigation and fish passage for water supply, irrigation, and flood control dams
- Dam removal
- Water intake screening and protection
- Water treatment and recirculation
- Mariculture and netcage systems
- Research laboratories and aquariums
- Fishing gear and bycatch reduction