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Summary Description


	Use nets, fishing rods, traps, or other equipment to catch and gather fish or other aquatic animals from rivers, lakes, or oceans, for human consumption or other uses. May haul game onto ship.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Abalone Fisherman

2.	Albacore Fishing Boat Crewman

3.	Bait Man

4.	Beachman

5.	Billet Cutter

6.	Blue Crabber

7.	Boat Deckhand

8.	Boat Officer

9.	Boat Puller

10.	Captain

11.	Cat Swamper

12.	Catcher

13.	Chain Person

14.	Chain Puller

15.	Chainer

16.	Choker

17.	Choker Hooker

18.	Chummer

19.	Chute Greaser

20.	Chute Tender

21.	Clam Digger

22.	Clam Dredge Boat Captain

23.	Clam Dredger

24.	Clam Picker

25.	Clam Sorter

26.	Clipper

27.	Commercial Crabber

28.	Commercial Fisher

29.	Commercial Fisherman

30.	Commercial Fishing Vessel Operator

31.	Commercial Ocean Clammer

32.	Commercial Shrimping Captain

33.	Crab Catcher

34.	Crab Fisher

35.	Crab Fisherman

36.	Crabber

37.	Crew Member

38.	Cruiser

39.	Deckhand

40.	Deep Sea Diver

41.	Derrick Follower

42.	Digger

43.	Diver

44.	Diving Fisher

45.	Drag Seiner

46.	Dulser

47.	Eeler

48.	First Mate

49.	Fish Pitcher

50.	Fish Seiner

51.	Fish Tender

52.	Fish Trapper

53.	Fish, Frog, or Oyster Farmer

54.	Fisherman

55.	Fisherman Helper

56.	Fishing Boat Captain

57.	Fishing Vessel Captain

58.	Fishing Vessel Deckhand

59.	Fishing Vessel Mate

60.	Fishing Vessel Operator

61.	Fishing Worker

62.	Frog Catcher

63.	Frog Farmer

64.	Gaffman

65.	Gunner

66.	Harpooner

67.	Hook Tender

68.	Hooker

69.	Hooker On

70.	Hooker Up

71.	Hookman

72.	Hunter Skin Diver

73.	Irish Moss Bleacher

74.	Irish Moss Gatherer

75.	Kelp Cutter

76.	Kelp Gatherer

77.	Landing Worker

78.	Line Fisher

79.	Lobster Catcher

80.	Lobster Fisherman

81.	Lobster Man

82.	Lobsterman

83.	Menhaden Fishing Crew Member

84.	Menhaden Vessel Pilot

85.	Moss Bleacher

86.	Moss Gatherer

87.	Mule Rider

88.	Net Fisher

89.	Net Mender

90.	Net Repairer

91.	Netter

92.	Ocean Clam Boat Captain

93.	Otter Trawler Boatswain

94.	Oyster Culler

95.	Oyster Dredger

96.	Oyster Fisherman

97.	Oyster Floater

98.	Oyster Harvester

99.	Oyster Picker

100.	Oyster Planter

101.	Oyster Tonger

102.	Oysterman

103.	Pearl Digger

104.	Pearl Fisherman

105.	Pilot

106.	Planter

107.	Pot Fisher

108.	Purse Seiner

109.	Quahogger

110.	Roller

111.	Salmon Gillnet Vessel Operator

112.	Salmon Troll Fisher

113.	Scallop Dredger

114.	Scalloper

115.	Sea Shell Gatherer

116.	Seafood Fisherman

117.	Seaman

118.	Seaweed Harvester

119.	Second Mate

120.	Second Officer

121.	Shell Fisherman

122.	Shellfish Bed Worker

123.	Shellfish Dredge Operator

124.	Shellfish Grower

125.	Shrimp Trawler

126.	Shrimp Trawler Captain

127.	Shrimper

128.	Shrimping Boat Captain

129.	Skiff Operator

130.	Skipper

131.	Spear Fisher

132.	Sponge Clipper

133.	Sponge Fisherman

134.	Sponge Hooker

135.	Sternman

136.	Striker

137.	Terrapin Fisher

138.	Third Mate

139.	Tonger

140.	Trawler

141.	Troller

142.	Tuna Purse Seiner

143.	Underwater Hunter Trapper

144.	Vessel Crew Member

145.	Waterman

146.	Weir Fisher

147.	Weir Fisherman

148.	Whale Fisherman

149.	Wild Oyster Harvester

150.	Wire Web Worker

Job Tasks

	Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments. Navigate water vessels.

	Put fishing equipment into the water and anchor or tow equipment, according to the fishing method used. Position animal trapping or capture equipment.

	Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment and perform minor repairs. Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment.

	Sort, pack, and store catch in holds with salt and ice. Sort forestry or agricultural materials. Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.

	Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size. Capture or kill animals.

	Locate fish, using fish-finding equipment. Locate animals for fishing or hunting purposes.

	Return undesirable or illegal catches to the water. Capture or kill animals.

	Harvest marine life for human or animal consumption, using diving or dredging equipment, traps, barges, rods, reels, or tackle. Capture or kill animals.

	Pull and guide nets, traps, and lines onto vessels, by hand or using hoisting equipment. Position animal trapping or capture equipment.

	Direct fishing operations, and supervise fishing crew members. Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.

	Hire qualified crew members, and assign their duties. Hire farming, fishing or forestry workers.

	Signal other workers to move, hoist, and position loads. Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.

	Compute positions and plot courses on charts to navigate vessels, using instruments such as compasses, sextants, and charts. Navigate water vessels.

	Oversee the purchase of supplies, gear, and equipment such as fuel, netting, and cables. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Plan fishing operations, establishing the fish to be sought, the fishing location, the method of capture, and the duration of the trip. Plan trapping or hunting activities.

	Attach nets, slings, hooks, blades, or lifting devices to cables, booms, hoists, or dredges. Attach equipment extensions or accessories.

	Stand lookout for schools of fish, and for steering and engine-room watches.

	Transport fish to processing plants or to buyers. Transport animals, crops, or equipment.

	Interpret weather and vessel conditions to determine appropriate responses. Navigate water vessels.

	Operate rowboats, dinghies, or skiffs to transport fishers, divers, or sponge hookers or to tow and position fishing equipment.

	Sell catches by contacting and negotiating with buyers or by sending catches to fish auctions. Sell agricultural products.

	Monitor distribution of proceeds from sales of catches to ensure that crew members receive their prearranged portions. Monitor financial activities.

	Club or gaff large fish to enable hauling them into fishing vessel. Capture or kill animals.

	Wash decks, conveyors, knives, and other equipment, using brushes, detergents, and water. Clean equipment or facilities.

	Connect accessories such as floats, weights, flags, lights, or markers to nets, lines, or traps. Attach equipment extensions or accessories.

	Record in logbooks specifics of fishing activities such as dates, harvest areas, yields, and weather and sea conditions. Maintain operational records.

	Load and unload vessel equipment and supplies, by hand or using hoisting equipment. Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment.

	Estimate costs of operations and plan fishing season budgets accordingly. Estimate labor or resource requirements for forestry, fishing, or agricultural operations.

	Share fishing expertise through activities such as writing for fishing magazines, hosting television shows, or testing and endorsing fishing equipment. Promote agricultural or hunting activities.

	Participate in wildlife management, disease control, and research activities. Treat animal injuries or illnesses.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

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