Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist (ANZSCO 234116)
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What an Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist does
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 developing better ways of harvesting fish and plants.
- Also called
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Research Scientist
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 234116
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored RegionalNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main 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
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist do?
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 developing better ways of harvesting fish and plants. Also called: Aquaculture or Fisheries Research Scientist. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist (ANZSCO 234116) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) (lists in force from 7 December 2024). It is listed for the 186 and 482 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist?
234116. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist for the Subclass 186 and Subclass 482 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Is Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.