Mr. Devarsh Bhoir is an experienced aquaculture consultant and ornamental fish expert, specializing in ornamental fish breeding, aquarium design, and aquaculture management. He is the Founder of Aquamarines Biotope Studio, Mumbai (Maharashtra).
With extensive hands-on experience, Mr. Bhoir has successfully worked on multiple training and skill development programs in ornamental fisheries, powered by OFTRI, NFDB, and the Government of India’s Skill Development and Entrepreneurship initiatives. His expertise covers areas such as aquarium setup and fabrication, aquascaping, fish disease and health management, and the breeding of indigenous ornamental fish species like Golden Mahseer, Channa, and Denisonii Barb.
He is a globally recognized biotope aquarium designer, he has achieved international achievements with several top global rankings in the Biotope Aquarium Design Contest (BAC), securing World Rank 3 in 2021 across Southern, Central, and Western Asia. His innovative aquarium installations and habitat recreations have been featured at the Blue Planet Expo 2020, inspiring hobbyists, students, and aquaculture professionals alike.
Mr. Bhoir’s rich experience in ornamental fish breeding, aquarium design, and aquaculture entrepreneurship makes him an ideal mentor for this course. We are honored to have Mr. Devarsh leading this course and inspire a new generation of learners to understand and learn about India’s hidden ornamental diversity.

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His Key Achievements:

• Founder of Aquamarines Biotope Studio, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• Certified Aquaculture Consultant by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)

• Certified Pearl Culture Expert from ICAR–CIFE, Mumbai

• World Rank 3 (2021), 84 (2020) and 89 (2020) in the Biotope Aquarium Design Contest (BAC).

• Conducted multiple Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Training Programs in ornamental fish breeding and disease management.

• Expert in aquarium fabrication, aquascaping, fish breeding and aquatic habitat restoration