Description
Fisheries observers record and report on fishing activity and the level of compliance and enforcement of conservation measures in force in the work area by controlling the position of the vessel, the use of the fishing gear and the catch. They provide the reports required for the scientific monitoring of the fishing area, provide policy advice and plan and coordinate activities.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheriesinternational regulations for preventing collisions at seafish anatomydeterioration of fish productsfishing gearquality of fish productsfisheries managementfishing industryfish identification and classificationfishing vesselsInternational Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Shipsrisks associated with undertaking fishing operationswildlife projectsfisheries legislationpollution prevention
Practical Skills
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonmentapply fishery biology to fishery managementevaluate schools of fishsafeguard biodiversityreport harvested fish productionwrite routine reportsmonitor wildlifework in outdoor conditionsmonitor live fish collectionidentity aquaculture specieshandle fish productsmanage fisheries projectsmonitor fish mortality ratesconduct fish populations studiesensure the safety of endangered species and protected areasmark migrating fishrespond to changing situations in fisheryconduct research on faunaperform lookout duties during maritime operationspreserve fish samples for diagnosiscollect fish samples for diagnosisestimate fishery statuswork in a fishery teaminspect fish stockobserve abnormal fish behaviour