Occupation Atlasfisheries observer
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c3fc5265-6333-483f-9339-b4b860efa08d
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.
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Typically associated skills
Essential (27)
ESCO's essential and optional tags describe how its taxonomy relates a skill to this occupation. They are not the essential functions of a job under the ADA, which an employer determines for its own role.
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
- 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 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 (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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fisheries boatman
12 shared · 32 more of its ownevaluate schools of fish, deterioration of fish products, handle fish products, code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
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11 shared · 17 more of its ownhandle fish products, code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, fishing gear, risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
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9 shared · 17 more of its owndeterioration of fish products, handle fish products, code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, fishing gear
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