OSCA 2024 · 244134 · Skill level 1
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist: OSCA 244134
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist is OSCA 2024 code 244134. It corresponds to 3 ANZSCO codes (234116, 234112 and 234516). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 244134
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 234116
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
On the Core Skills Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234116ANZSCO 234112 · in part
Agricultural Scientist
On the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234112ANZSCO 234516 · in part
Marine Biologist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234516
The job
What an aquaculture or fisheries scientist does
Studies commercial marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems and aquaculture techniques to assess stock and enhance the productivity of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture, and develop better ways of harvesting fish and plants.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Research Scientist
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Conducts research on marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems and aquaculture techniques, and publishes findings in scientific journals and presents them at conferences and seminars
- Studies environmental and other factors affecting commercial aquaculture or fisheries
- Manages aquatic resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community
- Assesses the stock of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture to determine productivity levels
- Develops and implements strategies to enhance wild harvest and aquaculture productivity
- Investigates and develops new methods and technologies for harvesting fish and plants
- Monitors and evaluates the environmental impact of fishing and aquaculture activities
- Collects and analyses data on fish populations and water quality
- Provides advice and recommendations to government agencies and industry stakeholders
Unit group 2441
Other occupations in Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists
Questions
OSCA 244134: common questions
What is the OSCA code for aquaculture or fisheries scientist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244134?
Is Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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