Career Opportunities in Aquaculture Developed by the Harbor Branch ACTED staff
Highly varied skills Photographs by HBOI
Become a link in the chain Farmer Processor Broker Trader Distributor RestaurantRetailer Research Education Technology transfer Industry Supply and Support
Employment Opportunities Education Level High School Technical Training Community College Graduate School Entry Level Technician Positions System construction and maintenance Testing water quality Grading and harvest of fish Daily feeding Shipping and Receiving Average Starting Salary $16,000 - $20,000 Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Employment Opportunities Education Level High School Technical Training Community College Graduate School Technician Positions System design, construction and maintenance Management of water quality Grading and harvest of fish Develop feeding strategies Shipping and Receiving Average Starting Salary $18,000 - $22,000 Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Employment Opportunities Education Level High School Technical Training Community College Graduate School Average Starting Salary $18,000 - $26,000 Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook Technician – Management Positions System design, construction, and maintenance Testing water quality Grading and harvest of fish Feeding Marketing and Customer Relations
Employment Opportunities Education Level High School Technical Training Community College Graduate School Average Starting Salary $22,000 - $32,000 Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook Technician – Management Positions Design and development of systems Management of water quality Business management Research Education and outreach
Employment Opportunities Education Level High School Technical Training Community College Graduate School Average Starting Salary $32,000 - $57,000 Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook Management – Research Scientist Positions Design and engineer culture systems Manage farm operations Conduct research Write grants and seek funding Education and technology transfer
Education is key to success Photograph by HBOI