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AquacultureWhat is aquaculture? If you like the idea of planning your own workloads and being your own boss, then a job in aquaculture could be for you. In this diverse industry, you could be involved in breeding and rearing anything from shellfish to finfish, either for sale or for restocking lakes and rivers for angling. The work of a fish farmer varies considerably and requires a wide range of skills. This includes knowing how to maintain equipment and cages, and ensuring the health and welfare of fish. Did you know…? There are approximately 1,150 fish farms in the UK These businesses employ around 7,200 people… would you like to be one of them?
What opportunities are there for me? You could find yourself breeding or rearing stocks of fish for wholesale or retail trade or for restocking lakes and rivers used by anglers. You could also be involved in habitat management, ensuring the health and welfare of stock, and poaching control. Go on to discover what skills you need to work in aquaculture
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Calum George Buchanan, Senior Farm Assistant, Marine Harvest Scotland |
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"I decided to go into fish farming because I enjoy working outdoors" |
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Calum George Buchanan |
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