fish biology
The study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and distribution.
Fisheries advisers provide consultancy on fish stocks and their habitats. They manage the costal fishing business modernisation and provide improvement solutions. Fisheries advisers develop plans and policies for fisheries management. They may provide advice on protected farms and wild fish stock.
Competences and skills
42 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesfisheries legislation
The study and analysis of different fisheries management approaches taking into account international treaties and industry norms in order to analyze fisheries management regulations.
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- Fisheries law includes access to justice for small-scale fisheries as well as local communities. It also deals with labour issues and seafood safety as well as the study of aquaculture laws and regulations.
habitat restoration
The process of repairing and rehabilitating areas that suffered habitat destruction, alteration of seafloor or the threat of extinction of some animal and plant species. Habitat restoration also involves the mitigation of pollution, erosion, and deforestation. The restoration procedure to recreate biodiversity and an operating ecosystem requires knowledge on protection, management and re-establishment of species by returning biotic and abiotic factors to historical levels.
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Cross-sector
5 competencesenvironmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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fish identification and classification
The processes which allow the identification and classification of fish.
fisheries management
The principles, methods and equipment used in population management applied to fisheries: the concept of catch, by-catch, fishing effort, maximum sustainable yield, different sampling methods and how to use sampling material.
fishing industry
The business model of the fishing industry, including recreational, subsistence and commercial fishing, and the harvesting, processing, and marketing sectors.
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- Commercial fishing aims at the delivery of fish and other seafood products for consumption or for other industrial processes.
water policies
The framework of policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations concerning water.
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Essential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesapply fishery biology to fishery management
Manage fisheries resources by applying specific techniques based on fishery biology.
study fish migration
Perform research and study the fish migration and movement, taking into account the environmental factors such as the influence of water salinity.
Sector-specific
8 competencesadvise on soil and water protection
Advise on methods to protect soil and water sources against pollution such as nitrate leaching which is responsible for soil erosion.
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assess site production potential
Assess the production potential of a site. Assess the trophic resources of a natural site and assess advantages and constraints of a site.
estimate fishery status
Recognize the basic biological data to estimate the status of a fishery: Recognize the captured species by simple ocular observation and compare the amount and size of catches to those of previous periods.
inspect fish eggs
Inspect fish eggs. Remove dead, unviable, and off-colour eggs using a suction syringe.
monitor fish health status
Monitor the health of fish, based on feeding and general behaviour. Interpret environmental parameters and analyse mortalities.
monitor hatchery production
Monitor and maintain hatchery production, monitoring stocks and movements.
provide advice to hatcheries
Provide recommendations for the installation and well functioning of hatcheries.
support fishery training procedures
Support colleagues progress in their line of work by increasing their job specific know-how.
Cross-sector
5 competencesadvise on environmental remediation
Advise on the development and implementation of actions which aim to remove sources of pollution and contamination from the environment.
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conduct research before survey
Acquire information about property and its boundaries before the survey by searching legal records, survey records, and land titles.
develop business case
Gather relevant information in order to come up with a well-written and well-structured document that provides the trajectory of a given project.
prepare surveying report
Write a survey report containing information on property boundaries, the height and depth of the terrain, etc..
process collected survey data
Analyse and interpret survey data acquired from a wide variety of sources e.g. satellite surveys, aerial photography and laser measurement systems.
digital
Optional knowledge 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesaquaculture industry
The characteristics and business models of the aquaculture industry, its designs and installations.
coastal management
The process of reaching and maintaining an equilibrium between natural phaenomena and human activities in coastal areas.
ecosystem management
The set of approaches that takes into account the effect of a management decision on other elements of an ecosystem. It also addresses the optimization of diverse management strategies and the challenges that arise from fragmented landscapes.
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plankton production
The methods, characteristics and equipment used to cultivate phytoplankton, microalgae and live prey such as rotifers or Artemia with advanced techniques.
surveying methods
The fundamental principles and procedures of surveying applied to civil engineering, including remote sensing methods, and related equipment.
wildlife
Undomesticated animal species, as well as all plants, fungi and other organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. Wildlife can be found in all ecosystems such as deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands and other areas, including the most developed urban areas, which all have distinct forms of wildlife.
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wind energy
Renewable energy that harnesses the power of wind, transforming air kinetic energy into electrical. Wind energy requires the construction of land or high sea wind farms as the extraction of energy takes place through wind turbines.
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Cross-sector
4 competenceschemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
leadership principles
Set of traits and values which guide the actions of a leader with her/his employees and the company and provide direction throughout her/his career. These principles are also an important tool for self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses, and seek self-improvement.
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
soil science
The field of science that studies soil as a natural resource, its characteristics, formation, and classification. It also examines the physical, biological, and chemical potential of soil.
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Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesconduct underwater surveys
Conduct subaquatic surveys to measure and map the underwater topography and morphology of bodies of water in order to aid the planning of aquaculture projects, the construction of marine constructions, and the exploration of natural resources.
manage fisheries projects
Consult with contractors from both the governmental and private sectors in fisheries projects such as restoration efforts. Go over the proposed plans and provide expertise. Prepare applications for fisheries program grants. Provide technical assistance to civic fisheries projects. Study the impact of environmental changes on waters. Resolve complaints from the public. Prepare prescriptions to identify fisheries problems and recommend solutions.
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manage land resources permits
Study the potential impact of land resource utilisation on water and aquatic habitats. Make recommendations as to the approval or rejection of permits for those purposes.
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monitor the use of resources in production
Observe and check the use of resources such as food, oxygen, energy, water in the production process.
respond to changing situations in fishery
Act decisive and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in fishery.
Cross-sector
3 competencesadapt production levels
Adapt current production levels and strive to improve the current production rates looking for economic gains and margins. Negotiate improvement with sales, dispatch and distribution departments.
analyse business plans
Analyse the formal statements from businesses which outline their business goals and the strategies they set in place to meet them, in order to assess the feasibility of the plan and verify the business' ability to meet external requirements such as the repayment of a loan or return of investments.
interpret scientific data to assess water quality
Analyse and interpret data like biological properties to know the quality of water.
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