Aquaculture Harvesting Manager Production & Specialised Services Managers

The study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and distribution.

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Aquaculture Businesses: A Practical Guide to Economics and Marketing

Carole Engle

2020

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The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.

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Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare

Andrew Knight, Clive Phi…

2022

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Farm Animal Welfare Law

Gabriela Steier

2023

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The set of rules that apply in fish harvesting methods which ensure fish well-being.

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The Welfare of Fish

Tore S. Kristiansen, And…

2020

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Aquaculture Health Management

Yashwant Choudhury

2025

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Knowledge of up-to-date fish harvesting methods.

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Harvest of Fish and Wildlife

Kevin L. Pope, Larkin A.…

2021

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The processes which allow the identification and classification of fish.

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Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture: A Practical Guide

Sandra Shumway

2021

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The study of the form or morphology of fish species.

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Biology and Ecology of Fishes

James S. Diana, Tomas O.…

2023

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Be aware of the general principles of the concept of bio-security and in particular, the disease prevention rules to be implemented in case of epidemics endangering public health.

The method of how fish are graded according to their different characteristics: specification, size, quality and condition.

Carry out disease prevention measures for fish, molluscs, and crustaceans for land-based and water-based aquaculture facilities.

Collaborate with veterinary and other animal related professionals through communication of animal details, case records and summary reports orally or via written or electronic transfer.

Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.

Make sure that health and safety procedures have been established and followed across all aquaculture facilities including cages. Ensure that personnel and general public are instructed and all work activities …

Conduct research for applicable legal and normative procedures and standards, analyse and derive legal requirements that apply to the organisation, its policies and products.

Plan and use appropriate hygiene measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure an effective overall hygiene. Maintain and follow hygiene procedures and regulations when working with animals, communicate site …

Provide training and orientation to new team members, or assign this task to an appropriately experienced team member.

Apply fish harvest methods effectively and in a manner which minimises the stress caused to fish. Slaughter the fish in a humane manner.

Assist veterinarians by preparing both the animal and the equipment for medical procedures, and providing care and support to the animal undergoing a medical procedure.

Develop a management plan to reduce the risks from pests, predators and diseases. Supervise implementation of plan, especially disease prevention measures, throughout the aquaculture facility.

Develop a health and welfare programme for those aquatic resources under cultivation, in consultation with the fish health specialist

Ensure that personnel comply with cage safety requirements.

Ensure that operations comply with standards for sustainable aquaculture.

Reasonably estimate harvest equipment needed, provide accurate harvest estimates and work within assigned budgets.

Inspect aquaculture harvesting tools and machinery to ensure that they work properly.

Clean and store fish harvesting equipment after use.

Set up equipment and areas to effectively grade fish according to requirements. Maintain the equipment in a serviceable condition throughout the grading process. Clean and store the equipment after use.

Oversee the harvest process on client farms and discuss with the team how they can improve their operation and resolve issues. Discuss any new ideas they have.

Grade fish, molluscs, crustaceans manually and using equipment in preparation for harvesting.

Prepare health documents for the despatch of fish, molluscs, crustaceans or others.

Apply specific risk assessment measures to prevent risks and threats at work.

Set up fish harvesting equipment for the efficient slaughter of the fish and subsequent storage.

Supply veterinary medicines under the direction of a veterinary surgeon.

Prepare equipment and animals for veterinary diagnostic tests. Conduct or support sample collection. Preserve samples from animals for analysis and communicate the results. Provide care for the animal undergoing examination.

Communicate with participants in more than one language of the European Union; handle a crisis following guidelines and recognise the importance of proper behaviour in crisis situations.

Competent use of English; R351refers to level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

Screen for deformities in live fish including larvae

Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.

Prepare environment and equipment for fish disease specialist treatments, including vaccination treatments.

Gather dead fish in recipients like tanks and cages.

​Gather fish using techniques which minimise the stress caused to fish and avoid fish escapes occurring.

Collect fish mortality data. Identify causes of mortality and provide solutions .

Dispose of waste, blood and inferior quality fish according to site waste management procedures.

Handle harvested fish in a manner which maintains flesh quality. Effectively store fish in chilled storage.

Observe, describe and monitor abnormal fish behaviour in respect of feeding, swimming, surfacing.

Organise the sale of live products, be able to negotiate prices and quantities. Secure good payment conditions. Know the different techniques needed for selling harvested products.

Prepare fish harvesting equipment and facilities for the efficient slaughter of the fish and subsequent storage.

Communicate with clients and providers in the event of a delay; undertake measures to provide solutions. Take decisions and work proactively in order to avoid operational problems.

Transport live and harvested fish, molluscs, crustaceans from farm to client.