As an island community surrounded by ocean, Shetland offers lots of opportunities to work in the aquaculture industry. In the video below, we hear from a Modern Apprentice from Shetland who is currently working in aquaculture. He shares his experience and what he's learnt so far.

careers in aquaculture

Administration • Business Support • Electrician • Engineer •Environment and Sustainability• Factory Operative • Farm Manager • Finance • Fish Health • Fishery Officer • Freshwater Technician • Husbandry Technician • IT Support • Logistics • Marine Biology • Marketing • Sales • Veterinary • Net Cleaner • Feeders

Career information

Before you decide if a career in aquaculture is for you, learn more about the sector at these websites... 

LANTRA

SCOTTISH SALMON PRODUCERS ORGANISATION

SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE INNOVATION CENTRE

SCOTTISH SHELLFISH

MY WOW CAREER OPTIONS SEARCH

further education

Are you interested in studying aquaculture?  Visit UHI Shetland for learning opportunities

UHI SHETLAND

aquaculture job sites

If you're looking for a job in the aquaculture sector in Shetland, these companies are a good place to start... 

SCOTTISH SEA FARMS

COOKE AQUACULTURE

BLUESHELL MUSSELS

SHETLAND TIMES SITUATIONS VACANT

SHET NEWS JOBS