Aquaculturists do similar work to terrestrial farmers, except they work with animals or plants under water. There is a lot of animal husbandry needed to keep the stock happy and healthy. Good aquaculturists like good farmers need to know business management and some of the ways that they can control the environment to make for better and faster growing stock. They need to know about how the animals work so that they can run their farms well. There's more about careers in aquaculture here .
Aquaculture is a growing industry.
Aquaculture is like all other careers, you need to start near the bottom and work up. But like all other careers, having a good degree helps a lot. James Cook University graduates are the preferred Aquaculture graduates of a number of Aquaculture businesses around Australia. And there's also the chance for travel - Aquaculture is growing all over the world. James Cook University Aquaculture Staff are internationally recognised in their fields.