Also called: Fish Farm Diver, Net Pen Diver
Dives at fish farms to inspect and repair net pens, remove dead fish, and check moorings.
Aquaculture divers make several short dives a day around salmon or oyster farms, patching nets, checking anchors, and reporting fish health.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Scuba or commercial diving certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 49-9092: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Medium risk for 10 years. Underwater drones now inspect many net pens; divers still patch nets and fix moorings, but fewer may be needed.
Classes: Physical education and swimming, Biology, Shop class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9092.
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