fisheries adviser

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

fisheries management water policies fisheries legislation environmental legislation fish identification and classification habitat restoration fishing industry fish biology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

surveying methods coastal management ecosystem management leadership principles wind energy wildlife soil science chemistry plankton production mathematics aquaculture industry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

advise on environmental remediation assess site production potential monitor hatchery production estimate fishery status develop business case inspect fish eggs apply fishery biology to fishery management study fish migration conduct research before survey process collected survey data provide advice to hatcheries support fishery training procedures prepare surveying report monitor fish health status advise on soil and water protection

OPTIONALOptional competences

conduct underwater surveys respond to changing situations in fishery analyse business plans manage fisheries projects interpret scientific data to assess water quality monitor the use of resources in production manage land resources permits adapt production levels