OSCA 244134: Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
Studies commercial marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems and aquaculture techniques to assess stock and enhance the productivity of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture, and develop better ways of harvesting fish and plants. This record sits in Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Studies commercial marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems and aquaculture techniques to assess stock and enhance the productivity of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture, and develop better ways of harvesting fish and plants.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24 Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Minor group
- 244 Natural and Physical Science Professionals
- Unit group
- 2441 Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists
Tasks
- Conducts research on marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems and aquaculture techniques, and publishes findings in scientific journals and presents them at conferences and seminars
- Studies environmental and other factors affecting commercial aquaculture or fisheries
- Manages aquatic resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community
- Assesses the stock of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture to determine productivity levels
- Develops and implements strategies to enhance wild harvest and aquaculture productivity
- Investigates and develops new methods and technologies for harvesting fish and plants
- Monitors and evaluates the environmental impact of fishing and aquaculture activities
- Collects and analyses data on fish populations and water quality
- Provides advice and recommendations to government agencies and industry stakeholders
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Research Scientist
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Compare OSCA 244134 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code244134 Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist | 244131 Agricultural Consultant | 244132 Agricultural Research Scientist |
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| Official role definition | Studies commercial marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems and aquaculture techniques to assess stock and enhance the productivity of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture, and develop better ways of harvesting fish and plants. | Advises farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries and government on the production, processing and distribution of farm products. | Researches and studies commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity of farms and agricultural industries. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 244134 do?
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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