• Aquaculture Farmer Job Description

    An aquaculture farmer is someone whose occupation is focused on the breeding, growing and harvesting of fish or other aquatic species such as crayfish, oysters or prawns for human consumption. Their job involves monitoring and managing the aquatic environment used for fish or shellfish farming, and caring for and feeding the aquatic species.

    An aquaculture farmer should be patient, observant, incisive and adaptable, and have good planning, budgeting, and accounting skills. They should have good physical fitness, normal color vision and night vision, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

  • What does an Aquaculture Farmer do?

    Aquaculture farmers may do some or all of the following:

    • plan and supervise the operation of hatcheries
    • observe, clean, and maintain aquaculture farms
    • check and maintain water temperatures and quality to ensure optimal growing conditions
    • feed fish/shellfish and observe and monitor their behavior and health
    • install, operate and maintain aquaculture systems and equipment
    • harvest, grade and pack fish or shellfish
    • plan the sales and transportation of aquaculture farm produce
    • plan and manage the budgets of aquaculture farm activities
    • train and supervise subordinates workers
    • maintain inventory and other supplies and feeds
  • Where does an Aquaculture Farmer work?
  • Working Conditions

    Aquaculture farmers may work long hours including early mornings and evenings. They usually work in aquatic environments in all weather conditions.

  • What is Required to Become an Aquaculture Farmer?

    There are no standard educational requirements to become an aquaculture farmer, as skills are learned on the job.

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  • Specializations
  • Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

    Aquaculture farmers need to have:

    • patience
    • perseverance
    • adaptability
    • carefulness
    • physical strength and stamina
    • good eyesight and night vision
    • good problem solving skills
    • good judgment and decision making skills
    • observation skills
    • organizational skills
    • mechanical skills
    • accounting and budgeting skills
    • recording keeping skills
    • swimming skills and the ability to work in aquatic environments
    • knowledge of ecology
    • knowledge of aquaculture practices
    • knowledge of fish health and safety practices
    • knowledge of water chemistry

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