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Seafood Careers

The seafood industry involves; harvesting fish from deep-sea or inshore fishing, aquaculture – growing and harvesting fish and shellfish in marine farms, and processing fish and shellfish (at sea or on shore).
Deckhand (Fishing)
Fishing deckhands shoot (cast out) and haul in the nets, lines or pots on inshore and deep-sea fishing vessels. They may also process the fish and load it into the freezer.
Deep-sea Fishing Skipper
Fishing skippers are responsible for the running of a fishing boat, which ranges from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.
Deep Sea Vessel Manager
Vessel managers plan, organise and co-ordinate the operations and crew of one or more fishing boats.
Farm Boat Skipper
Farm boat skipper oversee and manage small vessels and crew. They are responsible for growing and harvesting fish, mussels, oysters or other shellfish in specially prepared areas.
Fish Processor
Fish processor work in the factory of a deep-sea fishing vessel to prepare seafood and seafood products for sale.
Fish Shop Worker
Fish shop workers prepare and sell fish and other seafood. They may also advise customers on ways to cook it.
Fishery Officer
Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws.
Fishing Boat Skipper
Fishing skippers are responsible for the running of a fishing boat, which ranges from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.
Freshwater Biologist
Freshwater biologist study plants and animals that live in sea water, and their relationships with each other and their environment.
Geological Oceanographer
Geological oceanographers study landforms, rocks and sediment beneath the ocean.
Marine Biologist
Marine biologists study plants and animals that live in sea water, and their relationships with each other and their environment.
Marine Ecologist
Marine ecologist study plants and animals that live in sea water, and their relationships with each other and their environment.
Marine Engineer
Marine engineers build, maintain, service and repair engines, as well as mechanical and electronic equipment on board a variety of vessels.
Marine Farmer
Marine farmer oversee and manage small vessels and crew. They are responsible for growing and harvesting fish, mussels, oysters or other shellfish in specially prepared areas.
Marine Farm Operations Manager
Marine farm operations manager oversee and manage small vessels and crew. They are responsible for growing and harvesting fish, mussels, oysters or other shellfish in specially prepared areas.
Marine Farm Worker
Marine farm workers do the following tasks, depending on whether they are involved in farming, seeding or harvesting the produce:
Oceanographer
Oceanographers study the ocean and marine environment.
Onshore Factory Hand
Onshore factory hand prepare seafood and seafood products for sale. This includes skinning, filleting, trimming and packing the seafood.
Physical Oceanographer
Physical oceanographers study ocean currents, tides and circulation.
Seafood Diver
Divers work underwater and do a variety of tasks such as construction work, rescuing property from wrecked ships, commercial seafood gathering, photography, exploration and police work, and dive instructing. They may work close to shore (inshore), out at sea (offshore), or in lakes or rivers.
Seafood Factory Supervisor
Seafood factory supervisors organise and control the processing of fish in a seafood factory.
Seafood Processor (At-Sea)
Seafood processors work in the factory of a deep-sea fishing vessel to prepare seafood and seafood products for sale.
Seafood Processor (Onshore)
Onshore seafood processors prepare seafood and seafood products for sale. This includes skinning, filleting, trimming and packing the seafood.
Seafood Production Manager
Seafood factory supervisors organise and control the processing of fish in a seafood factory.
Seafood Supervisor (At-sea)
At-sea seafood supervisors work in the factory of a deep-sea fishing vessel and supervise and assist with the preparation of seafood and seafood products for sale.

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