Also called: Shellfish Farmer
Grows oysters, clams, or mussels in coastal waters.
Boats out at low tide to flip mesh bags of growing oysters, sorts them by size, and sells to restaurants. Oyster farms also clean the water around them.
Estimate; small farm owners vary widely.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Learned on the job or through aquaculture programs; state lease and permits.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Aquaculture.
Growing faster than average. Growing.
Low risk for 10 years. Sensors watch water quality, but tending cages and harvesting shellfish on the water stays outdoor, physical work.
Classes: Agriscience (FFA), Biology, Business or entrepreneurship, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 45-2093.
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