Aquaculture Technician

The day begins early in the morning before the sun rises. As an aquaculture technician, I know the early morning hours are crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of the aquatic organisms under my care. I made my way to the hatchery, where I spent the first hours of the day monitoring water quality and adjusting the systems as needed.

After completing my morning rounds, I focused on feeding the fish and other aquatic creatures in our care. I carefully measured the appropriate amounts of feed, distributing it evenly throughout the tanks and ponds.

Throughout the day, I watched the animals' health and behaviour, looking for signs of stress, disease, or other issues. I adjusted the water quality or environment to ensure their comfort and safety.

As the day drew close, I began preparing for the next day, making notes and updating records to ensure everything was for the following morning. I left the hatchery feeling satisfied, knowing that my work had contributed to the well-being of the aquatic organisms under my care and the sustainability of the aquaculture industry. 

You start your inspection by looking for signs of mites with your magnifying glass, taking careful notes of what you see.

In addition to the mites, you look for other common pests, such as worms and aphids, and different weeds that might be growing in the field. You won't be checking every tomato plant today, but rather random sampling of plants at various locations within the field.

You will gather data on the weed and insect species you see and take this information to the district's agronomist.

You will then discuss the findings with the agronomist, and together you will prepare a list of recommendations for the farmer, advising on the proper insecticide to eliminate the spider mites and the proper herbicide to control the weeds.