aquaculture biologist

Description

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

conduct fish mortality studies mentor individuals perform laboratory tests manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data apply scientific methods evaluate research activities conduct fish populations studies analyse work-related written reports integrate gender dimension in research promote the transfer of knowledge manage open publications speak different languages send samples to laboratory synthesise information conserve natural resources carry out fish disease prevention measures apply for research funding think abstractly operate open source software perform project management collect biological data promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation gather experimental data conduct research on flora apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities conduct research on fauna monitor water quality perform field research use specialised equipment promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data implement scientific decision making in healthcare interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience control aquatic production environment write scientific publications perform scientific research conduct research across disciplines develop aquaculture strategies inspect fish stock manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise disseminate results to the scientific community follow safety precautions in fishery operations publish academic research identify risks in aquaculture facilities diagnose aquatic animals disease symptoms prepare visual data deliver online training interview parties in relation to animal welfare investigations assess environmental impact in aquaculture operations analyse fish samples for diagnosis screen live fish deformities monitor fish mortality rates develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture inspect animal welfare management monitor fish health status create training materials teach in academic or vocational contexts maintain aquaculture treatment records maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments conduct ecological research write routine reports communicate technicalities with clients prepare fish treatment facilities advise on animal welfare develop fish health and welfare management plans coordinate operational activities write research proposals discuss research proposals provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities seek innovation in current practices write work-related reports preserve fish samples for diagnosis apply blended learning develop aquaculture breeding strategies report analysis results collect fish samples for diagnosis dispose of chemicals treat fish diseases communicate specialised veterinary information apply risk management processes prepare fish treatment plan report pollution incidents ensure animal welfare in slaughtering practices use different communication channels administer treatments to fish provide advice to hatcheries monitor treated fish