• Employment for animal caretakers (including aquarists) is projected to grow by 16% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations
• Factors Driving Growth: Increased interest in marine conservation, public education, and marine science. More aquariums and research facilities are expanding globally, increasing demand for skilled staff

• SeaTrek

• California Aquaculture Association
• Massachusetts Aquaculture Association
• American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA): Offers training, certification, and networking opportunities for aquarists
• National Aquarium: Offers educational programs and internship opportunities for aspiring aquarists
• Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC): Connects aquarists with marine science resources and networking opportunities
• Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association

Aquaculture Technician, Fish Farm Worker, Hatchery Technician, Water Quality Technician, Aquaculture Farm Assistant, Aquaculture Research Assistant, Shellfish Farm Worker/Technician, Fish Health Assistant, Aquaculture Farm Equipment Operator, Aquaculture Sales and Support

• Growing demand for aquaculture professionals due to increasing global seafood consumption
• Projected job growth of 10% or more in the aquaculture sector over the next decade

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• California Aquaculture Association
• Massachusetts Aquaculture Association
• National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
• Aquaculture Careers Portal

Aquarist, Fish Farm Worker, Hatchery Technician, Water Quality Technician, Aquaculture Farm Assistant, Aquaculture Research Assistant, Shellfish Farm Worker/Technician, Fish Health Assistant, Aquaculture Farm Equipment Operator, Aquaculture Sales and Support

• Job Growth: Employment of fish and game wardens (which includes aquaculture workers) is projected to grow by 7% from 2021 to 2031, which is average growth for all occupations. However, the aquaculture industry itself, especially with the increasing demand for farm-raised seafood, is expected to see stronger growth
• Factors Driving Growth: Increasing global demand for sustainable seafood, new aquaculture technologies, and expansion in fish farming operations

• SeaTrek

• California Aquaculture Association
• Massachusetts Aquaculture Association
• The Fish Site: A resource hub for the aquaculture industry, providing articles, industry news, and job opportunities
• World Aquaculture Society: Provides conferences, journals, and resources for aquaculturists

Aquaculture Farm Manager, Aquaculture Production Supervisor, Fish Health Specialist, Aquaculture Technician Lead, Aquaculture Research Coordinator, Aquaculture Sustainability/Compliance Officer, Aquaculture Operations Manager, Aquaculture Systems Engineer/Technologist, Aquaculture Sales and Marketing Manager, Fish Breeding/Genetics Specialist

• Strong demand for skilled farm managers as the aquaculture industry expands
• Expected job growth of 5–10% as technology and sustainable practices become more prevalent

• California Aquaculture Association
• Massachusetts Aquaculture Association
• Aquaculture – The Triennial
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries
• World Aquaculture Society (WAS)
• The Aquaculture Network
• Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association

Aquaculturist, Aquaculture Production Supervisor, Fish Health Specialist, Aquaculture Technician Lead, Aquaculture Research Coordinator, Aquaculture Sustainability/Compliance Officer, Aquaculture Operations Manager, Aquaculture Systems Engineer/Technologist, Aquaculture Sales and Marketing Manager, Fish Breeding/Genetics Specialist

• High demand for research scientists focused on sustainable aquaculture practices, fish health, and the development of new technologies
• Job growth in this field is projected to be 7–12% over the next decade

• SeaTrek

• American Fisheries Society – Aquaculture Section
• European Aquaculture Society (EAS)
• International Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries Research
• International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
• Wildtype Foods

Aquaculture Operations Director, Aquaculture Research Director, Aquaculture Executive, Aquaculture Sustainability and Environmental Strategy Expert, Aquaculture Policy Advisor or Consultant, Fishery Manager or Director, Aquaculture Technology or Engineering Director, Aquaculture Educator or Professor, International Aquaculture Consultant, Aquaculture Entrepreneur/Founder