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Hi Declan, Great to see you enjoyed Module 2- Where Do We Farm. We have very limited land resources and have already farmed as much as we can on land, so this is where aquaculture comes into play a huge role in global food security.
Hi Declan, I’m glad you enjoyed Module 1-Introduction to Aquaculture. If your school would like a visit from the ARC you can register you school here: https://bim.ie/a-seafood-way-of-life/the-arc/registration-form/
Hi Eimear,
I’m glad you enjoyed Module 2-Where Do We Farm. The aquaculture industry employs over 16,000 people directly and indirectly in Ireland and provides many jobs to rural coastal communities. This is particularly important in areas where agriculture is not common due to poor weather and the mountainous area’s with poor soil.
Hi Andrew, I’m delighted to hear you have enjoyed Module 1-Introduction to Aquaculture. Just like yourself, I particularly love the Taste the Atlantic project, I think it is a great initiative. The young chefs in particular are so passionate about Irish seafood and how it is farmed and produced. It is a great project to be apart of.
Hi Catherine, that’s so great to see you have applied for a visit from the ARC. Can I ask where you are from? If you pop me an email on arc@aquaculture.ie stating you registered last year and are very interested, I’m sure we can arrange a visit in the new school term. It would be a shame for your school to miss out considering you have done the ARC teacher training now too, you are just as qualified as I am!!
Hi Niamh, great to see you understand why Ireland’s climate is ideal for farming on land and at sea. We already have very limited land resources, which is where aquaculture plays a crucial role. It provides jobs in rural coastal areas of Ireland, where agriculture is not feasible due to the mountainous, rugged terrain and poor weather conditions.
Hi Shane,
It’s great that you took an interest in aquaculture considering you grew up on a dairy farm. Yes, Ireland does have a Goldilocks climate, and all the seasons in one day!! Which can be frustrating for Irish people but ideal when it comes to agriculture hence why Ireland is famous for our farming on land and on sea.
Hi Jennifer, I’m glad you enjoyed the lesson plans and think they are an invaluable resource to your students. I love the Salmon of Knowledge video because it effectively helps students understand the importance of eating oily fish like salmon. These fish are packed with omega fatty acids, which are vital for healthy brain development.
Hi Deirdre, great written piece. You learned a lot about Ireland’s aquaculture industry! Killary Fjord is one of my favourite places to visit in Ireland and I love how you can purchase delicious fresh Salmon and Mussels in the local village there. You can’t get more local than that. Buying local seafood keeps employment in the coastal communities while preventing the need for single-use plastic, carbon emissions and delivery costs.
Hi Roisin, great written piece. I especially like how you discussed bringing traditional and modern techniques together. One of the primary goals of the aquaculture industry is to alleviate some of the pressures currently facing the fishing industry.
Hi Kieran, it’s great to hear that you already have some marine industry experience due to your father being a fishmonger. We talk about fishmongers in our socioeconomics module on-board the ARC and how it is an indirect job. The aquaculture and fishing industry provides over 16,000 jobs in Ireland directly and indirectly so it’s important to mention these jobs as it keeps business in local coastal areas.
Hi Shane, great to see you enjoyed Module 1- Introduction to Aquaculture. However, the assignment requires you to write 150 words and you have 62. Could you please add more information when you are writing up your other assignments please?
Great work Pauline, I think you are referring to Dublin Bay Prawns, not Dublin Bay Oysters! Most of our oysters are farmed along the west coast or in Co. Waterford. We wouldn’t normally farm them in Dublin due to weak currents and very few quiet beaches. Dublin Bay Prawns are fished and are one of the highest fished demersal (meaning they live close to the sea floor) marine species in Ireland. The mapping activity is excellent and we carry out this activity on-board the ARC too during our Geography and Climate lesson.
Hi Nicola, the ARC was involved in Seafest one year too, it is a great maritime festival. I also work at the Oyster festival most years and it is a great event. Tourists from all over come to visit this festival and taste local oysters. I am based in Galway myself and I love living here and there are many marine resources right on our doorstep.
Hi Deirdre, I’m glad you are enjoying Module 1-Introduction to Aquaculture. The Salmon visitor centre in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare gets many tourists throughout the year. If you are ever in Clare you should definitely give the Burren Smokehouse a visit. It is a brilliant visitor centre and Brigitta, the owner, also sells her delicious salmon fresh from Clare Island which is smoked right there in her smokehouse.
