Aquaculture: Farming the Sea
Audiences: Middle School, High School, Adults
NH Frameworks: Sections: LS1-1, LS2-3
Program Summary
Both fresh and salt water aquaculture are explored through a series of images portraying scenes such as young flounder being sorted at Great Bay Aquaculture, cultured pearls being extracted from oysters and food being prepared from queen conch.
The centuries old history of aquaculture is discussed, along with the potential problems and benefits of farming marine species. Audience members are encouraged to think about the balance between the worldwide need for protein that aquaculture provides and the environmental concerns that accompany the process of raising fish for the market.
The University of New Hampshire's intriguing Open Ocean Aquaculture project is also detailed from conception to current research results.
Program Outline
- Part 1 (describe opening part of the presentation
- Activity
- Part 2
- Activity
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