fisheries observer
Fisheries observers record and report on fishing activity and the level of compliance and enforcement of conservation measures in force in the work area by controlling the position of the vessel, the use of the fishing gear and the catch. They provide the reports required for the scientific monitoring of the fishing area, provide policy advice and plan and coordinate activities.
Also called: fishery observer, fisheries control reporter, fishing activity observer, fishing area observer
- 27
- essential skills
- 13
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- fisheries masterWhat changes?15 skills in common
- fisheries boatmasterWhat changes?14 skills in common
- fisheries boatman12 skills in common
- fisheries deckhandWhat changes?12 skills in common
- boatswain11 skills in common
- deep-sea fishery worker9 skills in common
- fisheries assistant engineer7 skills in common
- fisheries engineering technician7 skills in common
Essential skills
27- 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
Optional skills
13- 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
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