MENUMENU LOGINJOBS Fish/Shellfish Culturist Science + fish + wilderness = your dream job. Home » Explore Careers » Maritime Careers » Fisheries Careers » Fish/Shellfish Culturist HS Diploma $21K to $58K Jobs: STATEWIDE Performs general labor, site repair, collection of eggs, care of young fish or shellfish, then releasing them into the water. Work is hands-on and performed outdoors. Many hatcheries are in beautiful, remote locations, so you would likely be living the romanticized, off-grid Alaska lifestyle. This is a great entry-level position and offers significant opportunity to acquire knowledge and experience valuable to achieving advanced fisheries positions. Here’s what you need: High school diploma required Postsecondary education recommended Links to Job and Other Cool Info: Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch and Aquacultural Animals overview Here’s where you get it: Course/Program Provider/Location Degree Delivery Length UAS AAS Fisheries Technology Statewide AAS Live and some courses async 2 yrs UAS Fisheries Technology Certificate – Alaska Salmon Culture Statewide Cert Live and some courses async 1 yr Alaska Salmon Enhancement Occupational Endorsement Sitka – Virtual O.E. e-learning N/A Fisheries Management Occupational Endorsement Sitka – Virtual O.E. e-learning N/A Page header: Fishery Culturist photo courtesy of State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game