The day-to-day life of a fisheries specialist is diverse and engaging, focusing on managing, conserving, and protecting marine life. These professionals often start their day early, checking their emails for updates on new regulations, research, or reports on the state of fish populations in the area.
Once they have reviewed their emails, fisheries specialists will often head out to the field to collect data on fish populations and their habitats. Data collection may involve deploying sensors, collecting water samples, and observing fish behaviour in their natural environment.
Back in the office, fisheries specialists analyze the collected data, looking for trends or patterns that may indicate changes in fish populations or their environment. They then use this information to develop and implement policies and regulations that promote sustainable fishing practices and protect marine ecosystems.
Fisheries specialists collaborate with other professionals, such as scientists, fishermen, and policymakers. This collaboration may involve attending meetings or conferences, participating in working groups, and sharing their fish biology, ecology, and management expertise.
In addition to their fieldwork and research, fisheries specialists also engage in outreach and education efforts to promote responsible fishing practices and raise awareness about protecting marine ecosystems. They may meet with fishermen, give presentations to local communities, or work with schools to develop educational programs.
With a focus on ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of fish populations and marine ecosystems, work as a fisheries specialist is varied and rewarding,
Job duties vary from one position to the next, but in general, fisheries specialists are involved in the following activities:
If you are a high school student considering a career as an environmental geophysicist, you should have a keen interest in:
If you are a post-secondary student considering a career as an environmental geophysicist, the following programs are most applicable.
In most cases, the minimum education requirement to work as an environmental geophysicist is a graduate degree. Pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in fields related to environmental geophysics can enhance your expertise, career prospects, and ability to contribute to the field. These advanced degrees offer specialized knowledge and skills highly valued in both the professional and academic worlds.
In many provinces, geophysicists must obtain registration and licensure with their provincial association as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.). The certification process for geophysicists is similar to that of engineering professions and is typically overseen by the same regulatory body.
Our Environmental Professional (EP) designation can also help you progress in your chosen environmental career.
Technical Skills
Personal and Professional Skills
Environmental employers look for professionals who can combine technical knowledge with soft skills. Watch our free webinar “Essential Not Optional: Skills Needed to Succeed in Canada’s Environmental Industry” or take our Essential Skills courses.
As key executive leaders who shape their company’s sustainability policy, CSOs work in many different types of organizations. Common employers of CSOs include:
Search for jobs on the ECO Canada Job Board.
If you are a post-secondary student seeking a CSO role in the future, consider pursuing a university degree related to:
In addition to the educational fields mentioned above, you will also need extensive management experience to become a CSO, with well-developed human resources management and leadership skills. Consider educational seminars or post-graduate studies that will hone your analytical thinking, such as:
Our Environmental Professional (EP) designation can also help you progress in your chosen environmental career.
Technical Skills
Personal and Professional Skills
Environmental employers seek professionals who combine technical knowledge with personal and professional skills. Watch our free webinar “Essential Not Optional: Skills Needed to Succeed in Canada’s Environmental Industry” or take our Essential Skills courses.
Fisheries specialists work to balance the ecological health of aquatic ecosystems with human demands, making it inherently an environmental occupation. These experts dedicate their efforts to securing the future health of fish stocks and their habitats through in-depth research on fish populations, evaluating habitat conditions, and adopting sustainable management strategies.
Their work affects the environment by promoting biodiversity, aiding the recovery of endangered species, and restoring degraded habitats. This role is pivotal in environmental conservation, as it involves developing and enforcing regulations and policies that protect aquatic ecosystems from overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction.
The sustainability impact of a fisheries specialist's work includes promoting practices that allow for the replenishment of fish populations, ensuring that fishing industries can continue without compromising future resources. Their work also supports the fishing industry by helping to maintain stable fish populations, which are vital for the livelihoods of communities worldwide. Fisheries specialists engage with various stakeholders, including local communities, to raise awareness about sustainable fishing and conservation efforts.
Through education and outreach, fisheries specialists foster a collective responsibility toward conserving aquatic resources, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental health, economic stability, and social well-being.
Marine geologists are classified into the following occupational grouping:
NOC Code: 21102 – Geoscientists and oceanographers
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) provides a standardized language for describing the work performed by Canadians in the labour market. It gives statisticians, labour market analysts, career counsellors, employers, and individual job seekers a consistent way to collect data and describe and understand the nature of work within different occupations.
See ECO’s Blue National Occupational Standard for a career competency profile for a marine geologist that outlines the specific skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for individuals to perform effectively in this particular role. This profile is a benchmark for training and development, ensuring consistency and quality across professions within the blue economy.
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