Study of Required Educational Content for Extension of Sustainable Aquaculture in Gilan Province

The aquaculture industry, as a very important agricultural activity in the current situation is influenced bythe concept of sustainabilitythatcan ensurefoodsecurity andhealth ofruralsocietywithminimal harm to the environment Ensure. Because Gilan province is an important pole of aquaculture in country, so suitable content for extension of sustainable aquaculture is one of the basic measures to protect the environment and sustainable development in this province. So this research was aimed to study required educational content for extension of sustainable aquaculture inGilan province by using the Delphi technic. Delphi expert team consisted of 6 scientists, 12 engineers and 32 famous aquaculturists that responded to the questionnaire in three rounds. To select samples, among different ways purposive sampling was used of Reputational Case Sampling. Experts have said various topics in the form of required educational content to achieve sustainable aquaculture but their more emphasis is more on practical items such as introduction of new tools to reduce environmental impacts, comprehensive concept of sustainable aquaculture and strategies for its implementation, introduction of new farming systems and control, and the importance of aquaculture activities,waste, introduction of filters, variety and waste control methods. The province fisheries officials and experts are recommended to consider the referenced content while praparing and codifying the educational programs related to aquaculture by experts, so that they can be able to have appropriate training according to the real needs and opinions of aquacultures, experts and province aquaculture scientists.