Eel Aquaculture Worker
うなぎようしょくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
A job that involves raising eels in an aquaculture facility, performing a series of tasks from growth management to harvesting and shipping.
Description
Eel aquaculture workers perform seedling selection and planting in aquaculture ponds, feeding, water quality measurement and management, pond bottom cleaning, disease prevention and treatment, growth record creation, harvesting and shipping operations, etc. It is important to monitor fluctuations in water temperature and quality due to seasons and weather and maintain an optimal growth environment. They also handle on-site equipment inspections and simple machine maintenance, and work as a team to carry out operations efficiently for aquaculture.
Future Outlook
While the aquaculture industry is aging and developing young talent is a challenge, the introduction of smart aquaculture technologies using IoT and AI is progressing, with expectations for efficiency improvements and quality enhancements. It is a field advancing toward high value-added products while responding to domestic and international demand fluctuations.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Good team player / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor work / Rural assignment / Seasonal fluctuations / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Junior Aquaculture Worker → Aquaculture Manager → Aquaculture Farm Manager → Fisheries Engineer → Fisheries Researcher
Required Skills
Breeding Record Management / Feeding Techniques / Operation and Maintenance of Aquaculture Equipment / Seedling Management / Water Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because missing subtle changes in water quality or feed amounts can affect aquaculture. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Cleaning ponds and feeding involve long hours of standing work and heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work follows established procedures, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | The numbers handled are limited to basic records, with little advanced quantitative analysis. |
Aliases
- Aquaculture Worker
- Eel Aquaculture Worker
Related Jobs
- Aquaculture Farm Manager
- Fish Aquaculture Worker
- Fisheries Engineer
- Fisheries Researcher