Shellfish Dredging Fisher
かいまきりょうし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Seaweed and Shellfish Harvesters
Summary
Shellfish dredging fishers collect shellfish and seaweed inhabiting the seabed or rocky shores in the intertidal zone or through diving, and perform sorting, storage, and shipping.
Description
Shellfish dredging fishers mainly use fishing gear such as dip nets or scrapers in the intertidal zone, shallow seas, or rocky shores to gather shellfish and seaweed by skin diving or clam digging. After gathering, they sort by size and quality, maintain freshness using cooler boxes or live tanks, transport to land, and ship to markets or processors. They are required to select fishing grounds, judge tides and weather, comply with resource management regulations, and may work under a fisheries cooperative.
Future Outlook
Challenges include depletion of coastal resources, aging population, and lack of successors. Efforts are being made to ensure sustainability through resource management, dissemination of aquaculture technology, and diversification such as tourism fishing.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Interested in Natural Environment / Observant / Patient
Work Style
Early Morning Shift / Many Self-Employed / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variation / Small Team
Career Path
Apprentice Fisher → Independent Fisher → Fisheries Cooperative Member → Transition to Aquaculture → Fishery Instructor or Supervisor
Required Skills
Basic Diving Skills / Fishing Gear Operation / Fishing Ground Selection / Freshness Management / Tide and Weather Judgment
Recommended Skills
Basic Marine Biology Knowledge / First Aid / Nautical Chart Reading / Radio Communication (VHF) / Small Boat Handling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in tides and weather. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because prolonged walking, diving, and carrying heavy loads are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure bad weather, heavy labor, and dangers in marine operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is more repetitive work than creative tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it relies more on experience than quantitative analysis. |
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- Fishing Boat Fisher
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