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Utah State University stands alone in the state with a dedicated natural resources college, and its fisheries biology program ranks among the select few nationwide offering specialized focus on freshwater fish populations. Fisheries biology students explore diverse aquatic environments including rivers, lakes, and wetlands. The curriculum emphasizes freshwater ecosystem dynamics, sustainable fisheries management, rehabilitation of streams and wetlands, and conservation of aquatic flora and fauna. Graduate committees develop customized study plans for each student, who can also enroll in cross-disciplinary courses from departments like biology and environmental engineering. This approach provides comprehensive training in fish population studies and aquatic ecosystem science.