Description
Aquaculture hatchery managers plan, direct, and coordinate the production in large-scale aquaculture operations to breed fish and shellfish, developing aquaculture breeding strategies using various types of spawning techniques. They control the reproduction and the early life cycle stages of cultured species. They supervise incubation, early feeding and rearing techniques of the cultured species.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
biosecurityfish anatomyplankton productionfish identification and classificationgenetic selection programmefish biologyaquaculture reproductionlicences regulationsanitation measures for aquaculture hatchery productionanimal welfare legislationaquaculture production planning softwarefishing industryhatchery design
Practical Skills
maintain the production of juveniles at the nursery stageassess environmental impact in aquaculture operationsmake time-critical decisionssupervise aquaculture facilitiesdevelop management plans to reduce risks in aquacultureassess feeding behaviour of larvaemanage capture broodstock operationsinspect aquaculture equipmentapply company policiesenforce sanitation proceduresprovide on-site training in aquaculture facilitiesschedule hatchery supplieswrite work-related reportsdevelop aquaculture hatchery business plandeliver aquatic products to customer specificationscontrol aquatic production environmentplan aquatic resources feeding regimestreat fish diseasesorganise labourmanage aquatic resources stock productioninduce spawning and fertilisation on aquaculture speciesensure aquaculture personnel health and safetyscreen live fish deformitiesevaluate potential aquaculture conflictsmake independent operating decisionsmaintain hatchery recordswork in inclement conditionslead a teamwork in outdoor conditionsfeed broodstockmanage a small-to-medium businessmanage a teamimplement scientific decision making in healthcarework in shiftsmanage teamworkdevelop aquaculture strategiesmonitor larval growthencourage teambuilding