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Prior to studying this module, I was aware of the aquafarms on the west coast of Ireland but I never really sat and thought about why exactly they were located there. After watching these videos, I now know and understand that tides, shelter and space is so important to have a successful industry. I have seen the farms at Killary fjord and now understand that this is a perfect location since the current is not too strong. The islands in Connemara also have fish farms and I understand from this module that shelter is vital for these to succeed. At first I wondered how being next to islands was a necessity but I can see that the farms are located the other side of the islands for shelter. This industry is important for the community because it provides employment to the locals who work at these farms while also possibly adding to tourism in the area. Local restaurants will also benefit from having fresh produce which can be bought locally and advertised in their restaurants.
I am a mainstream teacher in 6th class this year. Our school is by the sea and even though we often use the sea as a resource, I had not thought seriously about aquaculture and the meaning of it until now. The videos are mostly quite short which is useful when considering perhaps showing them to pupils in class. They are informative and very interesting. They can be used in many ways – in SESE classes for discussion or maybe the heading can be shown first as a brainstorming idea before we start the lesson. SPHE and healthy eating is another way we can use the videos. The Young Chef Ambassador Programme will also be interesting for pupils to watch. The life cycle of the salmon can be used in a Science lesson.
Watching the videos can also teach or remind the pupils about sustainable foods and where some of the food that they see in the supermarkets comes from. It can also spark an interest in trying new, healthy seafood.
The ARC is an amazing resource that my school has not heard about. I will be signing up for it even though the wait will be long!