alexander Daems

Objective

  • Early-career aquaculture Bachelor's graduate with hands-on zoo and aquarium experience, seeking a technician or assistant farm management role in aquaculture or fisheries. Strong academic background in fish husbandry, water quality management, biosecurity, and data-driven system monitoring, with a clear focus on animal welfare, operational reliability, and feed trials. 

 


Skills

  • fish husbandry
  • nutrition and feeding (live and prepared feeds)
  • PIT Tagging (Biomark) identification tags
  • RAS aquaculture systems & water quality management
  • Team work and communication skills
  • Data collection & record keeping

Work Experience

July 2023 / September 2023

Internship Work Placement 8 weeks
KMDA Zoo Antwerp Belgium
Antwerp Belgium
Artemia Breeding: Water Parameter Monitoring: Measured and recorded water quality parameters• Public Engagement: Delivered daily talks to educate the public Cleaning and Maintenance • Tank and Facility Cleaning: Conducted routine cleaning of tanks to maintain cleanliness and enhance visitor experience.

Education

Sept. 2023/June 2026

University Centre Sparsholt UK - BSc (Hons) Aquaculture and Fishery Management

Publications