Lesson 2 - Welfare Boat and Marine Cage Site

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In this lesson the learner will explore 2 outdoor workplace scenarios of the aquaculture industry. They will learn about routine tasks carried out in salmon husbandry to ensure the health and well-being of the salmon.

Firstly, by exploring common diseases and parasites on a welfare boat, and carrying out health checks to simulate the work of a fish health technician.

Secondly, by carrying out work commonly completed by fish husbandry workers to maintain the marine cage site.

Welfare Boat content CG welfare boat with anesthetic bin

Welfare Boat
  • Recognise normal behaviour and appearance in salmon and learn about common diseases and parasites.
  • Carry out work in line with animal welfare regulations.
Marine Cage Site content CG salmon cage and boat

Marine Cage Site
  • Carry out routine husbandry tasks relevant to salmon aquaculture such as checking net integrity, transferring fish into the cage and clearing dead fish.