Also called: Coral Aquaculturist
Grows colorful corals in tanks to sell to hobbyists, sparing wild reefs.
Coral farmers fragment corals, tend tanks under special lights, and ship 'frags' to customers nationwide. Many start as hobbyists turned business owners.
Estimate; small-business income varies.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. No degree needed; reef-keeping experience and business skills.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Aquaculture, Marine Biology.
Growing about average. Niche but growing hobby market.
Low risk for 10 years. Fragging corals and tending tanks is hands-on farming; selling online is easier with AI marketing.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 45-2093.
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