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Aquaculture Technician
Alternative Titles:
Fisheries Technician
Aquaculture technicians are involved in freshwater and
marine farming, hatchery management and research into farmed
species.
They can be involved in research, equipment design, site
development, and the harvesting, processing and shipment of
products.
An aquaculture technician may perform the following tasks:
- breed and raise marine organisms such as fish, eels,
crustaceans, shellfish, pearl-producing shellfish, algae,
crocodiles and turtles in artificial conditions
- identify common diseases in fish and shellfish, and take
the necessary steps to prevent problems which may occur in
intensive farming
- assist with experiments on nutrition or methods to
control predators, parasites and other disease causing
organisms
- monitor the environment using oxygen meters, salinity
meters, pH (acidity) meters and water chemistry analysis
kits
- maintain live feed and algae cultures
- keep records of breeding, production and treatment
programs
- develop and implement systems of profitable farm
management.
Aquaculture technicians may work outdoors in all kinds of
weather. They may also work in a hatchery or laboratory
environment. The work can be located in isolated areas. Heavy
lifting can be involved. Shift work is common, including on
weekends and public holidays.
Required Skills - Aquaculture Technician
- a practical approach to work
- enjoy science, and possess good observational skills
- enjoy outdoor work and be physically fit
- willing to work with computers
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