Seaweed and Shellfish Harvester
かいそう・かいるい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
Specialized worker who harvests seaweed and shellfish in coastal intertidal zones or shallow seas and ships them as fishery products.
Description
Seaweed and shellfish harvesters use fishing gear and small boats to harvest seaweed (wakame, kombu, etc.) and shellfish (scallops, abalone, oysters, etc.) in intertidal zones and shallows. They determine appropriate harvesting times and methods, maintain quality, and supply to markets or fishery processors. They handle a wide range of tasks such as work planning adapted to tidal and weather changes, safety management, operation and maintenance of fishing gear, sorting and packing of harvested products, and consideration for sustainable resource management.
Future Outlook
As the importance of sustainable fishery resource management increases, demand for workers with composite skills linked to resource protection and aquaculture technology is expected to be maintained or increase.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good team player / Interested in natural environments / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Outdoor work / Seasonal / Small boats / Tidal shifts
Career Path
Seaweed and Shellfish Harvester → Aquaculture Worker → Fisheries Processing Technician → Fishery Cooperative Leader → Self-employed Fisherman
Required Skills
Fishing Gear Operation / Knowledge of Maritime Safety Regulations / Small Boat Handling Skills / Tide and Weather Observation and Prediction
Recommended Skills
Diving and Underwater Work Skills / Knowledge of Seaweed and Shellfish Ecology / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly adjust work plans in response to changes in weather or tides. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain quality and remove unnecessary algae or foreign matter. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required for long hours of work and handling heavy fishing gear. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is required to continue work in rough weather or sudden tidal changes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily follows prescribed methods, so little creativity is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple tallying of harvest amounts is needed, no advanced mathematical skills required. |
Related Qualifications
- Diver
- Small Boat Operator
Aliases
- Coastal Fishery Worker
- Seaweed Harvester
- Shellfish Harvester
Related Jobs
- Aquaculture Worker
- Fisherman
- Fishery Processor