Aquaculture Jobs
Get off to the right start with aquaculture employment
Aquaculture jobs are fairly stable. While it's certainly not for everyone, those who do seek out aquaculture employment are likely to remain in the field for life.In most cases, younger workers will work outside with a job in fishery and then progress to less physically demanding work as they age and gain more experience. You can usually find jobs in aquaculture in areas close to the sea.
If you are interested in aquacultural jobs:
1. Get a science degree in order to be eligible for the higher-level aquaculture positions. Since aquaculture is an emerging industry, there aren't many degrees specifically in aquaculture, but marine biology and other biological sciences are related.
2. Stay current by subscribing to industry magazines and attending conferences. This will help you to gain more experience and get a better job in aquaculture.
3. Don't be afraid to start with an entry-level job. Fishery companies will often hire new workers without much experience. This is a good way to get your foot in the door.
Start your career with fishery jobs to get your foot in the door
If you don't have a degree and still want to work in aquaculture, you can often get a job in a fishery company. The work is often physically demanding, but the people who do this work enjoy it and find it satisfying.
Try: Many people like to start their career with fishing jobs in Alaska. Become a member of the Alaska Fishing Jobs Center and they will connect you with fishing companies in Alaska. You can also search for other jobs in fisheries through Juju.
Study the marine life with research aquaculture positions
If you have an advanced degree in marine science and an interest in aquaculture, you should be able to find positions that focus on the research. Aquaculture research jobs may be few and far between, so be prepared to travel for a good position.
Try: Aquaculturejobs.com lists some research positions as they become available. You can also look at the websites of specific research companies, such as the Mote Marine Laboratory to see if they have open positions.
Search for aquaculture jobs of all levels
The Internet is a great resource for finding aquaculture jobs, particularly since many applicants will not live in the cities where they can find jobs. This makes it easy to apply for jobs all over the country, and then move once you have an offer.
Try: Check out AgriSeek for a variety of aquaculture jobs. Alternatively, you may have better luck at the World Aquaculture Society website.
- In many cases, jobs in aquaculture are seasonal. Make sure you can make enough money to last all year or find work that you can do in the off-season.
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