ISCO-08 6223
Deep-sea fishery workers
23.0%
ADI · 280th of 433 · 95% interval 13.6–34.5
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 23.0% of the task time of deep-sea fishery workers, and finish 1.2% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full23.0%
280th of 433 · interval 13.6–34.5
ADI3 · full delegation1.2%
145th of 433 · interval 0.0–3.8
ADIs · share of time22.8%
288th of 433 · interval 17.6–28.5
Evidence59
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.6 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 44.7%L1Augmentation · 32.3%L2Partial delegation · 21.8%L3Full delegation · 1.2%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
59 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 3.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Kill or stun trapped quarry, using clubs, poisons, guns, or drowning methods.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 2.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 9 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Patrol trap lines or nets to inspect settings, remove catch, and reset or relocate traps.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Locate fish, using fish-finding equipment.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 2.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Interpret weather and vessel conditions to determine appropriate responses.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Travel on foot, by vehicle, or by equipment such as boats, snowmobiles, helicopters, snowshoes, or skis to reach hunting areas.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 2.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct fishing or hunting operations, and supervise crew members.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 2.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 2.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select, bait, and set traps, and lay poison along trails, according to species, size, habits, and environs of birds or animals and reasons for trapping them.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 2.6% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Put fishing equipment into the water and anchor or tow equipment, according to the fishing method used.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 2.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute positions and plot courses on charts to navigate vessels, using instruments such as compasses, sextants, and charts.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Track animals by checking for signs such as droppings or destruction of vegetation.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 2.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sort, pack, and store catch in holds with salt and ice.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Wash decks, conveyors, knives, and other equipment, using brushes, detergents, and water.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Release quarry from traps or nets and transfer to cages.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 44 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect accessories such as floats, weights, flags, lights, or markers to nets, lines, or traps.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment and perform minor repairs.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Attach nets, slings, hooks, blades, or lifting devices to cables, booms, hoists, or dredges.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Harvest marine life for human or animal consumption, using diving or dredging equipment, traps, barges, rods, reels, or tackle.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Scrape fat, blubber, or flesh from skin sides of pelts with knives or hand scrapers.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 32 min | Physical presence |
| Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain and repair trapping equipment.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 55 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transport fish to processing plants or to buyers.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Load and unload vessel equipment and supplies, by hand or using hoisting equipment.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Participate in animal damage control, wildlife management, disease control, and research activities.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Skin quarry, using knives, and stretch pelts on frames to be cured.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Obtain required approvals for using poisons or traps, and notify persons in areas where traps and poison are set.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Obtain permission from landowners to hunt or trap on their land.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Oversee the purchase of supplies, gear, and equipment.Fishing and Hunting Workers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Teach or guide individuals or groups unfamiliar with specific hunting methods or types of prey.Fishing and Hunting Workers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Monitor operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.2% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 42 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 23.0% | 36 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.135 | 25 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.076 | 18 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 100 | 99 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.013 | 12 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (62)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture workers 6221 | 34.3 | |
| Inland and coastal waters fishery workers 6222 | 23.0 | |
| Hunters and trappers 6224 | 18.5 | |
| Forestry and related workers 6210 | 5.9 |
Dashed line: deep-sea fishery workers (23.0%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Deep-sea fishery workers (ISCO-08 6223), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/6223
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Deep-sea fishery workers (ISCO-08 6223)}
}Machine-readable
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