Fish Aquaculture Worker
ぎょるい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 profession that raises and manages fish in land-based or sea-based aquaculture facilities, performing tasks to maintain health conditions and promote growth.
Description
Fish aquaculture workers prepare fish growth environments in facilities such as ponds, rafts, and net cages, and perform daily feeding, water quality measurement and adjustment, disease prevention and countermeasures, facility inspection and maintenance, harvesting operations, and more. They observe growth conditions and facility status, record and report them, implement management plans according to seasons and weather conditions, and aim for stable production. In recent years, the introduction of ICT tools and automatic feeders is advancing to improve aquaculture efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Future Outlook
Amid decreasing fishery resources domestically and internationally, demand for aquaculture is stable, and there is a need for personnel skilled in environmental load reduction and smart aquaculture technologies.
Personality Traits
Patient / Sharp Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Long Hours / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variations / Shift Work
Career Path
Aquaculture Operation Staff → Aquaculture Manager → Site Supervisor → Aquaculture Business Owner
Required Skills
Aquaculture Facility Installation and Maintenance / Feeding Techniques / Fish Health Management / Simple Machinery Operation / Water Quality Management
Recommended Skills
Aquaculture Production Management / Data Recording and Analysis / Hygiene Management / Pest and Disease Control Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Requires flexible responses to weather/water temperature changes or disease outbreaks. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Important to have observation skills that do not miss subtle changes in water quality or fish condition. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves heavy outdoor work and long hours, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work mainly follows established procedures, and originality is not highly emphasized. |
Aliases
- Fish Aquaculture Worker
- Fish Farming Worker
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