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Career Guidance Knowledge natural sciences, mathematics and statistics K051 - biological and related sciences K0511 - biology Fish biology
Description
The study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and distribution.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 12 occupations
- Optional in 7 occupations
- Total: 19 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 6 (Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers)
Essential for
- Aquaculture hatchery managerAquaculture hatchery managers plan, direct, and coordinate the production in large-scale aquaculture operations to breed fish and shellfish, developing aquaculture breeding strateg…
- Aquaculture cage technicianAquaculture cage technicians operate in the production of aquatic organisms in water-based (freshwater, brackish water, salt water) on-growing processes in cages. Other titles The …
- Fisheries adviserA fisheries adviser is a professional who provides guidance and expertise in the management and sustainable development of fisheries. This role involves working with government age…
- Aquaculture production managerAquaculture production managers plan, direct and coordinate the production of fish, shellfish or other forms of aquatic life such as cash crops, in large-scale aquaculture operatio…
- Aquaculture rearing technicianAquaculture rearing technicians operate in aquatic organisms' production. They are specialists in the rearing, weaning and production of juveniles. Other titles The following job t…
- Aquatic animal health professionalAquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases, injuries, and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols. They superv…
- Aquaculture recirculation managerAquaculture recirculation managers control the production of aquatic organisms in land-based recirculation systems, manage water re-use processes and supervise complex circulation,…
- Aquaculture husbandry managerAquaculture husbandry managers specialise in the husbandry of ongrowing aquatic species, especially in the feeding, growth, and stock management processes. Other titles The followi…
- Aquaculture environmental analystAquaculture environmental analysts assess, plan and implement programmes to recognise, monitor and control environmental factors that can potentially affect the health of aquatic a…
- Aquaculture harvesting technicianAquaculture harvesting technicians operate the harvesting process of aquatic organisms' production, managing the complex equipment and machinery used in the harvesting of specific …
- Aquaculture hatchery technicianAquaculture hatchery technicians operate and control all aspects of the hatchery production processes, from broodstock management to pregrowing juveniles. Duties The duties of an a…
- Aquaculture recirculation technicianAquaculture recirculation technicians operate and control the production processes of aquatic organisms in land-based recirculation systems, which utilise water re-use processes an…
Optional for
- Environmental education officerEnvironmental education officers are responsible for promoting environmental conservation and development. They visit schools and businesses to give talks, they produce educational…
- Aquaculture cage mooring workerAquaculture cage mooring workers operate highly-specialised equipment in order to moor cages in stable stations, drifting cages or even self-propelled and semi-submerged cages.&nbs…
- Nature conservation officerNature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural env…
- EcologistAn Ecologist studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment, examining how ecosystems function and how human activities affect biodiversity and natural ha…
- Water-based aquaculture workerWater-based aquaculture workers carry out manual activities in the ongrowing processes of cultured aquatic organisms in water-based suspended systems (floating or submerged structu…
- Aquaculture mooring managerAquaculture mooring managers carry out and supervise the mooring of cages in stable stations, drifting cages or even self-propelled and semi-submerged cages. They safely operate an…
- BiologistA Biologist is a scientist who studies living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. Biologists work in various f…
Related skills
- Write work-related reports
- Animal welfare legislation
- Ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
- Fish identification and classification
- Fish anatomy
- Fishing industry
- Use communication devices
- Monitor fish health status
- Provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities
- Screen live fish deformities
- Control aquatic production environment
- Fish welfare regulations
