About the role
Fish farmers work with the breeding and care of fish and other aquatic organisms for consumption or release into the wild. They may have education in aquaculture or biology and often practical experience from fish farming facilities. Their work contributes to food supply and can also play a role in environmental work and species conservation.Responsibilities
Fish farmers monitor the health of the fish, perform water quality checks, and manage feeding. They are responsible for maintaining the farming systems and ensuring they comply with laws and regulations. Additionally, handling reproduction, sorting, and harvesting of fish is part of their duties.Skills and tools
Fish farmers need knowledge in biology and water systems, as well as skills in handling aquaculture equipment. They use tools for water analysis, automatic feeders, and monitoring systems. Good knowledge of animal welfare and environmental awareness are also important. Common competencies demanded by employers are fiskodling, ms excel and ms word.