ISCO Specialization 2131.4.1 Aquaculture Biologist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Pollution Prevention
- Carry Out Fish Disease Prevention Measures
- Follow Safety Precautions In Fishery Operations
- Conduct Research On Fauna
- Use Specialised Equipment
- Inspect Fish Stock
- Conduct Fish Populations Studies
- Perform Field Research
- Gather Experimental Data
- Biotechnology In Aquaculture
- Applied Zoology
- Virology
- Perform Scientific Research
- Control Aquatic Production Environment
- Biology
- Send Biological Samples To Laboratory
- Monitor Water Quality
- Scientific Research Methodology
- Biosecurity
- Botany
- Implement Scientific Decision Making In Healthcare
- Conduct Fish Mortality Studies
- Analyse Work-Related Written Reports
- Keep Task Records
- Laboratory Techniques
- Fish Biology
- Apply Scientific Methods
- Molecular Biology
- Collect Biological Data
- Fish Anatomy
- Aquatic Species
- Conserve Natural Resources
- Ecology
- Perform Laboratory Tests
- Microbiology-Bacteriology
- Conduct Research On Flora
- Develop Aquaculture Strategies
Optional Skills
- Develop Management Plans
- Discuss Research Proposals
- Carry Out Internet Research
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Communicate Specialised Veterinary Information
- Coordinate Operational Activities
- Handle The Disposal Of Chemicals
- Develop Fish Health And Welfare Management Plans
- Fish Welfare Regulations
- Write Routine Reports
- Deliver Online Training
- Monitor Fish Mortality Rates
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Screen Live Fish Deformities
- Prepare Fish Treatment Facilities
- Monitor Treated Fish
- Create Training Materials
- Ensure Animal Welfare In Slaughtering Practices
- Provide Advice To Hatcheries
- Develop Management Plans To Reduce Risks In Aquaculture
- Maintain Aquaculture Treatment Records
- Write Research Proposals
- Apply Risk Management Processes
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Communicate Verbal Instructions
- Adapt Communication Style According To Recipient
- Report Pollution Incidents
- Conduct Ecological Research
- Fish Identification And Classification
- Provide On-Site Training In Aquaculture Facilities
- Report Analysis Results
- Collect Fish Samples For Diagnosis
- Communicate In An Outdoor Setting
- Maintain Relationships With Animal Welfare Establishments
- Assess Fish Health Condition
- Communicate In English In A Competent Way
- Communicate By Telephone
- Analyse Fish Samples For Diagnosis
- Develop Aquaculture Breeding Strategies
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Administer Treatments To Fish
- Assessment Of Risks And Threats
- Identify Risks In Aquaculture Facilities
- Assess Environmental Impact In Aquaculture Operations
- Prepare Visual Data
- Communicate Technicalities With Clients
- Control Fish Diseases
- Prepare Fish Treatment Plan
- Seek Innovation In Current Practices
- Diagnose Aquatic Animals Disease Symptoms
- Interview Parties In Relation To Animal Welfare Investigations
- Preserve Fish Samples For Diagnosis
- Pollution Legislation
- Speak Different Languages
- Inspect Animal Welfare Management
Alternative Names
- Aquaculture Biology Scientist
- Aquaculture Biology Science Researcher
- Aquaculture Biology Research Scientist
- Aquaculture Biology Analyst
- Aquacultures Biologist
- Aquaculture Biology Expert
- Expert In Aquaculture Biology
- Aquaculture Biology Scholar
- Specialist In Aquaculture Biology
- Aquaculture Biology Specialist
- Aquaculture Biology Research Analyst
- Consultant Aquaculture Biologist
- Aquaculture Biology Researcher
