Fishery Ama (Ama (Female Diver)・Ama (Male Diver))
すいさんあま（あま・あま）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Seaweed and Shellfish Harvesters
Summary
Traditional fishery worker who harvests seaweed, shellfish, and the like by freediving.
Description
Fishery Ama (Ama (female diver)・Ama (male diver)) are fishery workers who harvest marine products such as seaweed and shellfish by freediving. They utilize diving techniques in rocky reef areas and coastal zones to select and store harvests. They may also read sea conditions and currents, prepare and manage fishing gear, and handle sales and distribution to markets after harvesting. The work involves harsh weather and marine environments, making physical strength and safety management crucial. Cases exist where they also serve as instructors for traditional techniques or guides for tourism experiences.
Future Outlook
Due to aging and a shortage of successors, the number of practitioners is on a declining trend, but it is gaining attention as traditional culture and tourism resources, with expectations for expanded demand through experience tours and the like.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Curious and inquisitive / Interested in natural environments / Patient
Work Style
Fishery cooperative member / Seasonal / Self-employed sole proprietor / Tour guide
Career Path
Apprentice Ama (Ama (male diver)) → Fishery Ama → Leader Ama → Training successors・Instructor → Tour guide
Required Skills
Current judgment / Diving skills / Fishing gear preparation and operation / Harvest selection and storage
Recommended Skills
Basic marine biology knowledge / Diving skills (Type 1 Diver) / First aid / Weather forecasting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly respond to changes in sea conditions and weather. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for long periods of freediving and transporting heavy harvests. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it requires enduring harsh environments such as prolonged freediving in cold waters. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the inheritance of basic techniques is emphasized over original ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because fieldwork is the focus rather than numerical analysis. |
Aliases
- Ama (female diver)
- Ama (male diver)
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