aquaculture biologist
Aquaculture biologists apply knowledge gained from research about aquatic animals and plant life and their interactions with each other and the environment, in order to improve aquaculture production, prevent animal health and environmental problems and to provide solutions if necessary.
Also called: aquaculture biology scholar, specialist in aquaculture biology, aquaculture biology scientist, aquaculture biology science researcher, aquaculture biology research scientist, aquaculture biology analyst, aquaculture biology specialist, aquaculture biology research analyst
- 65
- essential skills
- 54
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2131
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- biologistWhat changes?36 skills in common
- biophysicistWhat changes?36 skills in common
- biochemist35 skills in common
- geneticist35 skills in common
- physiologist35 skills in common
- aquatic animal health professional34 skills in common
- immunologist34 skills in common
Essential skills
65- analyse work-related written reports
- applied zoology
- apply for research funding
- apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
- apply scientific methods
- aquatic species
- biology
- biosecurity
- biotechnology in aquaculture
- botany
- carry out fish disease prevention measures
- collect biological data
- communicate with a non-scientific audience
- conduct fish mortality studies
- conduct fish populations studies
- conduct research across disciplines
- conduct research on fauna
- conduct research on flora
- conserve natural resources
- control aquatic production environment
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- develop aquaculture strategies
- develop professional network with researchers and scientists
- disseminate results to the scientific community
- draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
- ecology
- ecosystem management
- evaluate research activities
- fish anatomy
- fish biology
- follow safety precautions in fishery operations
- gather experimental data
- implement scientific decision making in healthcare
- increase the impact of science on policy and society
- inspect fish stock
- integrate gender dimension in research
- interact professionally in research and professional environments
- laboratory techniques
- manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
- manage intellectual property rights
- manage open publications
- manage personal professional development
- manage research data
- mentor individuals
- microbiology-bacteriology
- molecular biology
- monitor water quality
- operate open source software
- perform field research
- perform laboratory tests
- perform project management
- perform scientific research
- pollution prevention
- promote open innovation in research
- promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
- promote the transfer of knowledge
- publish academic research
- scientific research methodology
- send samples to laboratory
- speak different languages
- synthesise information
- think abstractly
- use specialised equipment
- virology
- write scientific publications
Optional skills
54- administer treatments to fish
- advise on animal welfare
- analyse fish samples for diagnosis
- animal welfare legislation
- apply blended learning
- apply risk management processes
- aquaponics
- assess environmental impact in aquaculture operations
- assessment of risks and threats
- collect fish samples for diagnosis
- communicate specialised veterinary information
- communicate technicalities with clients
- conduct ecological research
- coordinate operational activities
- create training materials
- cryopreservation
- deliver online training
- develop aquaculture breeding strategies
- develop fish health and welfare management plans
- develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture
- diagnose aquatic animals disease symptoms
- discuss research proposals
- dispose of chemicals
- ensure animal welfare in slaughtering practices
- fish identification and classification
- fish welfare regulations
- habitat restoration
- identify risks in aquaculture facilities
- inspect animal welfare management
- interview parties in relation to animal welfare investigations
- life sciences
- maintain aquaculture treatment records
- maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments
- marine biology
- monitor fish health status
- monitor fish mortality rates
- monitor treated fish
- pollution legislation
- prepare fish treatment facilities
- prepare fish treatment plan
- prepare visual data
- preserve fish samples for diagnosis
- provide advice to hatcheries
- provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities
- report analysis results
- report pollution incidents
- screen live fish deformities
- seek innovation in current practices
- teach in academic or vocational contexts
- treat fish diseases
- use different communication channels
- write research proposals
- write routine reports
- write work-related reports
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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