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Sustainable Seafood

Improved Fisheries
Science
Food,Agriculture & Land Use
Grade 12
BC/YK
Sustainable Seafood

Description

In this lesson, students will learn about how fisheries contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, as well as how we can mitigate or adapt fisheries to reduce their contributions to climate change. Students will identify sources and sinks of carbon relating to fisheries, and explore solutions to improve fisheries through catch policies and making sustainable seafood choices.

Lesson Type: Project

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Food,Agriculture & Land Use

Region: Coastal Regions

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