Scientific Fisheries Observer
- Jobs | Mid Career
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- Stanley, Falkland Islands
- Posted
3 weeks ago
- September 22, 2024
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Falkland Islands Government
Scientific Fisheries Observer
- Jobs | Mid Career
Members Only
- Stanley, Falkland Islands
- Posted
3 weeks ago
- September 22, 2024
-
Falkland Islands Government
The Falkland Islands Fishery is recognised globally for its management of sustainable fish stocks. As the single largest contributor to the Falkland Islands' GDP, the continued success of the Fishery is vital to the future economic development of the country.
The Role
The Natural Resources Department has vacancies for Scientific Fisheries Observer positions for one year in the first instance, with a start date from January 2025. Observers are required to spend periods of up to five weeks at a time at sea to collect biological and other data on fish and bird species, on board vessels fishing primarily in Falkland Island waters.
The Person
The successful applicant will be required to hold at least a BSc or e
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