AAS or BS
$57K to $74K
Jobs: STATEWIDE
Responsible for all aspects of hatchery operations and following best practices of fish and shellfish culture techniques. A hatchery manager needs both management skills and industry-specific knowledge, including hands-on experience in fish/shellfish biology, personnel supervision, harvest management and maintenance of mechanical systems in remote locations. Hatchery managers also ensure that environmental monitoring, compliance and permitting requirements are met. In other words, you’re the boss, and you keep the whole show running.
Here’s what you need:
- 2-year undergraduate degree in aquaculture technology or bachelor’s degree in fisheries biology required
Links to Jobs and Other Cool Info:
Here’s where you get it:
| Course/Program | Provider/Location | Degree | Delivery | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAF BS Fisheries and Ocean Sciences | Statewide where there is a rural campus | BS | in person and distance (vcon) | 4 yrs |
| UAS AAS Fisheries Technology | Statewide | AAS | Live and some courses async | 2 yrs |
Page header: Hatchery Fish Culturist photo courtesy of State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game
