Sea Urchin Harvester
うにさいしゅさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Seaweed and Shellfish Harvesters
Summary
A fishery worker who harvests sea urchins living on the seabed from underwater or onboard a ship and handles them until landing.
Description
Sea urchin harvesters mainly use scuba diving or free diving to harvest sea urchins from the seabed. They conduct preliminary surveys of the sea area, prepare safety equipment, perform harvesting operations underwater, sort the harvested sea urchins by size and quality, and handle icing and storage onboard. They efficiently harvest by understanding sea conditions, water temperature, and currents, and also perform fishing gear inspections and maintenance, as well as coordination with team crew. Work varies by season and fishing ground, requiring adaptability to long hours at sea and harsh environments.
Future Outlook
While the aging of the fishing industry leads to a shortage of successors, expectations for specialized technicians are increasing due to sustainable resource management and growing demand for high-quality products.
Personality Traits
Cautious and highly observant / Does not mind outdoor work / Has good teamwork / Physically fit
Work Style
Onboard Work / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Sea Urchin Harvester → Experienced Sea Urchin Harvester → Fishing Boat Crew → Fishery Worker → Fishery Operator
Required Skills
Diving Skills / Fishing Gear Maintenance / Operation and Management of Underwater Harvesting Tools / Ship Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Leadership / Marine Environment Knowledge / Small Boat Handling / Weather and Tide Prediction
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to respond quickly to changes in weather and sea conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is needed to determine maturity and freshness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required for long-duration diving and onboard work. |
| Stress Tolerance | To cope with risks of underwater work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because close coordination with onboard crew is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Involves a lot of simple tasks, so logical thinking is not particularly necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Procedures are predefined, so creativity is not emphasized. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Minimal numerical processing; simple measurements suffice. |
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