Pearl Cage Pond Worker
しんじゅかごいけがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
In pearl farming, this job involves putting Akoya oysters into cages, installing them in the sea, and handling tasks from rearing management and cleaning to harvesting.
Description
The Pearl Cage Pond Worker assembles the cages (baskets) necessary for pearl farming, places Akoya oysters into the cages, and installs and suspends them in the sea. They regularly clean the cages and nets, remove algae and attached organisms, check water quality and oyster conditions, and adjust or replace cage positions based on growth. At harvest, they retrieve the cages and extract pearls from the oysters. Skills required include small boat operation, diving, physical stamina to handle sea condition changes, and maritime safety management.
Future Outlook
Although domestic pearl farming is shrinking, there is steady demand for high-quality pearls, and efficiency and quality improvements are expected through technology inheritance and the introduction of labor-saving measures and mechanization.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Regular Boat Travel / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Aquaculture Worker → Supervisor → Fishing Ground Manager
Required Skills
Akoya Oyster Handling / Aquaculture Cage Installation and Retrieval / Diving Skills / Small Boat Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Water Quality Analysis / Machinery Operation / Pearl Quality Evaluation / Understanding Sea Conditions and Weather
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed work and inspections are necessary to improve pearl quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because heavy labor and maritime work require significant physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is more routine work than creative idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it centers on basic quantity management rather than advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Diver
- Small Boat Operator
Aliases
- Pearl Cage Handler
Related Jobs
- Akoya Oyster Farming Manager
- Aquaculture Worker
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