Aquaculture and the environment
Aquaculture and the environment
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- plan, implement, document and evaluate optimal operations based on the biology of the farmed species
- describe chemical and physical properties in water and elaborate on the most important environmental factors in the aquatic environment
- carry out routine measurements of relevant environmental parameters and assess the results based on the species’ environmental requirements and tolerance limits
- carry out work in line with relevant regulations for preventive health work, animal welfare and hygiene
- identify environmental problems linked to aquaculture and discuss how they can be prevented locally and globally
- propose damage limitation measures for an incident at a fish farm
- recognise normal behaviour and appearance in fish farm organisms and elaborate on common diseases and parasites
- handle and use chemicals correctly in accordance with information in an EHS data sheet
- elaborate on breeding targets for actual fish-farm organisms
- discuss how an aquaculture business can be run in co-existence with other commercial interests, preservation and leisure activities
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