Description
Analyse samples or lesions from farmed aquatic species for professional diagnosis and treatments.
Alternative labels
fish sample assessing for diagnosis
fish sample analysing for diagnosis
assess fish samples for diagnosis
fish samples analysing for diagnosis
fish samples assessing for diagnosis
analysing fish samples for diagnosis
assessing fish samples for diagnosis
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Analyse fish samples for diagnosis is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Aquatic animal health professional: Aquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols. They supervise the use of medicines, including vaccines, and collect data on fish health, making regular reports to the appropriate personnel. They may provide care to a wide range of aquatic animals or specialise  in the treatment of a particular group or in a particular speciality area. They may provide advice, support and training to farm staff on best practice with regard to the health and welfare of the cultured organisms.
Optional skill
Analyse fish samples for diagnosis is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Aquaculture biologist: Aquaculture biologists apply knowledge gained from research about aquatic animals and plant life and their interactions with each other and the environment, in order to improve aquaculture production, prevent animal health and environmental problems and to provide solutions if necessary.
Biologist: Biologists study living organisms and life in its broader extent in combination with its environment. Through research, they strive to explain the functional mechanisms, interactions, and evolution of organisms.
Natural resources consultant: Natural resources consultant provide advice on the protection and management of natural resources, namely fauna, flora, soil and water to companies and governments which exploit these resources. They strive to guide companies on an appropriate policy for exploiting natural resources in industrial contexts, raise awareness on health issues, and ensure the conservation of ecosystems for sustainable interventions in natural habitats.
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