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Hi Jeanne,
I’m delighted to see you enjoyed the mapping activity. We carry out this activity onboard the ARC in our Geography and Climate lesson and it really helps the students understand the importance of different coastal areas and how essential they are for farming our marine species.
Hi Jeanne, it’s great to see your school is so interested in water-body activities especially considering you are in a land locked county. The Taste the Atlantic Programme is a great initiative and has had hugely positive feedback. If you would like a visit from the ARC you can register your school here: https://bim.ie/a-seafood-way-of-life/the-arc/registration-form/
Hi Susan, great to see that you enjoyed Module 1-Introduction to Aquaculture. Like yourself, many people in Ireland don’t realise we are an island surrounded by seawater and can access delicious, fresh seafood right to your doorstep. If you would like a visit from the ARC you can register your school here: https://bim.ie/a-seafood-way-of-life/the-arc/registration-form/
Hi Mark, when I am in the ARC I too mention Oliver Cromwell’s famous saying “to hell or to Connaught”. We also call the West Coast of Ireland Europe’s weather wall as it is the first country that the Atlantic hits in Europe. This is why the West Coast is so jagged: due to the relentless battering it gets from the ocean. In turn, aquaculture is so relevant here thanks to the Atlantic’s deep waters and strong currents that are constantly mixing providing clean water for our Salmon, Oysters and Mussels.
Hi Aideen,
It’s great to see your local community is so involved in sustainability with litter picking and bottle return schemes. Obtaining a green flag is something a lot of schools are carrying out these days and it is a great initiative to encourage sustainability and teach children about climate change.
Hi Mark, I’m glad you enjoyed Module 1-Introduction to Aquaculture. Very few teachers know much about Ireland’s aquaculture industry, especially those living in Dublin as it is mainly carried out on the West Coast. The ARC tends to focus in on the west coast where aquaculture is most common however we do sometimes do visits in Dublin. If you would like a visit from the ARC you can register your school here: https://bim.ie/a-seafood-way-of-life/the-arc/registration-form/
Hi David, I’m glad you decided to branch out and learn about aquaculture when you are situated near dairy farming in Cork. Many people in Ireland know much about agriculture but very little about aquaculture, particularly why aquaculture is dominant on the west coast. Aquaculture provides many jobs to the west coast of Ireland where the weather and soil quality is poor and agriculture isn’t as popular. Aquaculture provides many jobs to people living in rural coastal communities, with over 16,000 people being directly and indirectly employed in the aquaculture industry.
Hi Colm, great to hear that your school is highly involved in the Green Schools initiative. It is a green incentive to get students involved in sustainability and create more environmental awareness. You mentioned you are from Longford and the rivers are just as important as our seas so it’s great to see Longford tourism strategy is preserving and promoting your rivers and lakes in your local area.
Hi Ann, I’m glad you enjoyed module 3. The aquaculture industry provides many jobs to coastal regions here in Ireland so it is extremely important to highlight that when we are teaching on the ARC. The aquaculture and fishing industry employs up to 16,000 people directly and indirectly and provides many jobs to people living in rural coastal communities where agriculture isn’t carried out.
Hi Orla, great to hear that you live by the coast. If you live anywhere on the west coast of Ireland you will always be close to an aquaculture producer. When we are teaching on the ARC, we sometimes invite aquaculture producers from the local area to discuss their roles and potential careers in the industry and it is always a great hit. Some of the oyster farmers will even bring oysters for the children to try, which is always very entertaining!
Hi Patricia, I’m glad you enjoyed Module 3-Socioeconmic Importance of Aquaculture. The online lessons and resources we have designed for primary school students are an excellent tool to teach students all about Ireland’s aquaculture industry. The videos are visually captivating and easy to follow and we even find that the teachers benefit from the videos also!
Hi Shirley, this is a great written piece but unfortunately, you have only written 82 words and it needs to be 150. Can you add some more detail to this, please? Thank you.
Hi Laura, great to see that your school is very involved with STEM activities.
The ARC online lessons and resources are great for adding STEM activities to your school curriculum. The Salmon of Knowledge video is great to incorporate into your nutrition lessons. Most students already understand this Irish folklore, so after watching the video you can even discuss the importance of fish and it’s health benefits in your diet.Hi Deirdre, it’s great that you enjoyed the nutrition of seafood section. Even though we are an island surrounded by seawater, many people in Ireland do not eat seafood. I find this baffling as Irish people get delicious, nutritious seafood delivered right to their doorstep while also supporting local businesses. I also like the idea of combining aquaculture with drama, I have never heard of any teacher doing that before, great idea!
Hi Louise, I’m glad you now have a deeper understanding of Ireland’s aquaculture industry and social license projects from module 1. If you would like to register your school for a visit please visit the BIM website here: https://bim.ie/a-seafood-way-of-life/the-arc/registration-form/
