fisheries observer
ISCO: 3359. Skills: 40. Essential: 27.
Essential skills
- apply fishery biology to fishery management
- code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
- deterioration of fish products
- evaluate schools of fish
- fish anatomy
- fish identification and classification
- fisheries legislation
- fisheries management
- fishing gear
- fishing industry
- fishing vessels
- handle fish products
- identity aquaculture species
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
- international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
- manage fisheries projects
- monitor live fish collection
- monitor wildlife
- pollution prevention
- quality of fish products
- report harvested fish production
- risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
- safeguard biodiversity
- survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
- wildlife projects
- work in outdoor conditions
- write routine reports
Supporting skills
- collect fish samples for diagnosis
- conduct fish populations studies
- conduct research on fauna
- ensure the safety of endangered species and protected areas
- estimate fishery status
- inspect fish stock
- mark migrating fish
- monitor fish mortality rates
- observe abnormal fish behaviour
- perform lookout duties during maritime operations
- preserve fish samples for diagnosis
- respond to changing situations in fishery
- work in a fishery team