The end of last year saw Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) host visits from Korean school students keen to undertake aquaculture education and pursue careers in the industry.

A large group of thirty-five students from the Korea Marine Meister High School (KMMHS) spent four days in Southern Tasmania learning about our industry. Two days were spent in the classroom studying aquaculture, maritime and diving operations. Another two days were spent visiting aquaculture hatchery and processing facilities for both finfish and oysters.

A smaller group of five students from KMMHS completed an intensive thirteen-day training program at SMT. Their schedule included training in maritime operations, aquaculture across various species, emergency procedures at sea, work health and safety, food safety and biosecurity, alongside participation in an external English language program.