Aquaculture Hatchery Manager Market-oriented Skilled Forestry & Fishery Workers

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

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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The techniques used to induce spawning, spawning on nests, stripping using appropriate techniques for specific species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and others. The environmental control of spawning, the use of …

Standards of sanitation and cleanliness essential to effective control of fungi and other parasites under intensive culture conditions.

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Aquaculture Health Management

Yashwant Choudhury

2025

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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 processes which allow the identification and classification of fish.

The methods, characteristics and equipment used to cultivate phytoplankton, microalgae and live prey such as rotifers or Artemia with advanced techniques.

The methods used to plan and carry out a genetic selection programme for selected species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and others.

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Aquaculture and Fisheries Biotechnology

Rex A. Dunham

2023

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Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture: A Practical Guide

Sandra Shumway

2021

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The requirements and rules that must be compliant for a permit or licence.

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Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture: A Practical Guide

Sandra Shumway

2021

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Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.

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 …

Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.

Provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities, through instruction and demonstration of skills. Provide, implement and supervise a training development plan.

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …

Measure the environmental impact of a company's aquaculture operations. Take into account factors such as quality of the sea and surface water, fish and sea plant habitats and risks regarding …

Monitor feeding behaviour in order to decide on suitability of feed composition, weaning larvae from live prey to dry feed or pellets.

Identify the symptoms of fish diseases. Apply appropriate measures to treat or eliminate diagnosed conditions.

Deliver aquatic products to customer specifications, with full understanding of customer requirements.

Develop and implement an aquaculture hatchery business plan

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.

Ensure standards of sanitation and cleanliness essential to effective control of fungi and other parasites under intensive culture conditions. Obtain uncontaminated fish and eggs by strict sanitary procedures and avoidance …

Induce spawning using appropriate techniques for specific cultured species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans or others. Determine sexual maturity of broodstock, using appropriate techniques as indicated for cultured species of fish, …

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

Maintain the production of juveniles at the nursery stage using advanced high density production techniques

Set up a farm stock production spreadsheet and feed budget (feeding, growth, biomass, mortality, FCR, harvesting). Monitor and maintain stock production.

Plan and conduct wild broodstock capture and quarantine wild broodstock if necessary. Monitor the collection of larvae or juveniles from environment. Control the use of appropriate techniques for the specific …

Organise, allocate and coordinate members of the team. Organise production programmes and plan the production and sales. Purchase materials and equipment. Manage stocks.

Make the appropriate operations to ensure aquatic resources for feeding regimes, taking into consideration farming constraints:set up fish feeding regimes, check animal feeding behaviour and operate computerised feed systems.

Schedule hatchery supplies according to priorities.

Supervise aquaculture facilities and identify equipment needs. Understand aquaculture equipment drawings, plans, and design principles of different containment systems.

The components of planning, layout and ventilation involved in a hatchery for designated species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans or others as required.

The functioning principles and usage of a software dedicated to the planning of aquculture production.

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Aquaculture Businesses: A Practical Guide to Economics and Marketing

Carole Engle

2020

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

Implement scientific findings for evidence-based practice, integrating research evidence into decision making by forming a focused clinical question in response to a recognised information need, searching for the most appropriate …

Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.

Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a …

Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.

Ensure clear and effective channels of communication across all departments within the organisation and support functions, both internally and externally ensuring that the team is aware of the standards and …

Plan the work of teams and individuals. Assess the work of teams and individuals. Provide feedback to teams and individuals on work carried out. Support and mentor individuals and teams. …

Screen for deformities in live fish including larvae

Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.

Cultivate strategies for aquaculture plans based on reports and research in order to deal with specific fish farm issues. Plan and organise work activities in order to improve aquaculture production …

Assess potential conflicts with other interested parties with regard to environmental impacts of aquaculture and conflicts of interest with other coastal zone users.

Feed broodstock according to nutritional needs. This will initially include live prey such as rotifers and artemia.

Carefully maintain hatchery production records and inventory. Maintain accurate hatchery records including the preparation of health documents for the transport of juveniles.

Encourage team members and build a relationship of mutual trust, respect and cooperation.