Fisheries management

Description

The principles, methods and equipment used in population management applied to fisheries: the concept of catch, by-catch, fishing effort, maximum sustainable yield, different sampling methods and how to use sampling material.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 4 occupations
  • Optional in 8 occupations
  • Total: 12 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 6 (Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers)

Essential for

  • Fisheries adviser
    A 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…
  • Fisheries master
    Fisheries masters plan, manage and execute the activities of fishing vessels inshore, coastal and offshore waters. They direct and control the navigation. Fisheries masters can ope…
  • Fisheries observer
    Fisheries observers record and report on fishing activity and the level of compliance and enforcement of conservation measures in force in the work area by controlling the vessel's…
  • Fisheries boatmaster
    Fisheries boatmasters operate fishing vessels in coastal waters performing operations at the deck and engine. They control the navigation as well as capture and conservation of fis…

Optional for

  • Fisheries deckhand
    Fisheries deckhands work on fishing vessels where they carry out fishing related activities. They undertake a wide range of fishing and maritime work on land and at sea, such…
  • Deep-sea fishery worker
    Deep-sea fishery workers operate on board fishing vessels to catch deep-sea fish for sale or delivery. They use equipment such as rods and nets to catch deep-sea fish according…
  • Boatswain
    Boatswains organise the crew on deck and at the fishing hold to execute the orders received from a superior. They coordinate the operations of maintenance, manoeuvres, assembly and…
  • Fisheries assistant engineer
    Fisheries assistant engineers assist the marine chief engineer with checking operations and maintenance of the propulsion plant, machinery and auxiliary equipment of the ship. They…
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teacher
    Agriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, agriculture, forestry and fishery, which is predominantly practical in …
  • Aquaculture hatchery technician
    Aquaculture hatchery technicians operate and control all aspects of the hatchery production processes, from broodstock management to pregrowing juveniles. Duties The duties of an a…
  • Fishing net maker
    Fishing net makers make and assemble fishing net gear and carry out reparation and maintenance, as directed by the drawings and/or traditional methods. Other titles The following j…
  • 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 that exploit the…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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