Also called: Shellfish Grower
Grows oysters and clams in coastal waters and sells them to restaurants.
Oyster farmers tend cages and bags in tidal flats, flip and sort oysters by size, and harvest at low tide. It is a small business that also cleans the water.
Income depends heavily on farm size and markets.
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; shellfish aquaculture courses and leases.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Aquaculture, Marine Science.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Water sensors and tumblers help, but tending cages on tidal flats and selling to restaurants stay hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Business CTE class, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 45-2093.
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