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Figures put annual Highlands & Islands salmon production at over 130,000 tonnes

Fish farms in the UK employ almost 7,200 people

The total value at first sale of aquaculture products is about £289 million


 
 
Aquaculture

What is aquaculture?

If you like the idea of planning your own workloads and being your own boss, then a job in aquaculture could be for you. In this diverse industry, you could be involved in breeding and rearing anything from shellfish to finfish, either for sale or for restocking lakes and rivers for angling.

The work of a fish farmer varies considerably and requires a wide range of skills. This includes knowing how to maintain equipment and cages, and ensuring the health and welfare of fish.

Did you know…?

  • There are approximately 1,150 fish farms in the UK

  • These businesses employ around 7,200 people… would you like to be one of them?

What opportunities are there for me?

You could find yourself breeding or rearing stocks of fish for wholesale or retail trade or for restocking lakes and rivers used by anglers. You could also be involved in habitat management, ensuring the health and welfare of stock, and poaching control.

Go on to discover what skills you need to work in aquaculture
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Joel Lodge, Assistant Manager, Pembrokeshire Fish Farm
"I love working with fish and being in such a beautiful countryside environment"
Joel Lodge

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