Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Aquaculturists, also known as fish farmers, fish culturists, or mariculturists, raise fish, shellfish, or other aquatic life (such as aquatic plants) under controlled conditions for profit and/or human consumption.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Aquaculture Manager
Aquaculturist
Aquaculture Assistant
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