A person who takes the technical and administrative responsibility of managing the day-to-day operation of an aquafarm. The aquacultural operator is responsible for making major decisions including the management and supervision of hired workers in his aquafarm. He/she may do the farming/culturing of aquatic products himself/herself or with the members of his household or may employ others to do the job for him/her. An aquacultural operator may be the owner of the aquafarm.