Perform activities such as feeding stock, culling unsatisfactory stock and marking or banding stock. Also maintain and clean aquaculture enclosures, pumps, filters and other equipment. These labourers work for fish hatcheries and aquatic farms. Aquaculture labourers help maintain fish stock and operate, clean and maintain equipment in fish hatcheries and aquatic farms. Marine plant gatherers collect and load seaweed, dulse and lrish moss.
Shellfish harvesters dig, sort, clean and transport shellfish.
These rates are among the highest for labouring and elemental occupations and for occupations in primary industry. The separation rate in these occupations is high, due in large part to the seasonal character of employment. Employment in these occupations is not very sensitive to overall economic conditions but is highly seasonal. Some high school, but high school completion is preferred. These labourers may need specialized training.