Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist - ANZSCO 234116
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Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
ANZSCO 234116Studies commercial marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems, and aquaculture techniques to assess stock and enhance the productivity of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture and developing better ways of harvesting fish and plants.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist ANZSCO 234116.
Typical tasks and duties
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist may perform the following tasks:
- collecting and analysing data and samples of produce, feed, soil, water quality and other factors affecting stock and production
- advising Farmers and Farm Managers on techniques for improving production, and alternative options
- advising farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and nutrition and feeding programs
- studying environmental and other factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, fisheries, and forests and forest trees
- studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and diseases on production
- developing procedures and techniques for solving problems and improving the efficiency of production
- managing forest and aquatic resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community
- studying the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock and the effects of thinning on forest yields
- preparing plans for reafforestation and devising efficient harvesting systems
- investigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, insect pests and diseases
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on CSOL. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
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Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
