Title: Describe fisheries in Virginia (e.g., commercial and sport fishing, farm-raised fish, hatcheries).
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: Managing Aquatic Resources

Description should include

- aquaculture
- hatcheries
- warm and cool water fisheries
- commercial fishing laws
- sport-fishing regulations.

Teacher Resource:

- Virginia DWR State Hatcheries

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is aquaculture?
- How do fishing regulations protect the fish population?
- How do farm-raised fish vary from wild populations?
- How does a hatchery or a fish farm determine what fish to raise?
- How does location of a hatchery or fish farm determine the type of fish raised?
- What controversies exist in terms of commercial fishing?
- What role do fisheries play in Virginia’s economy?
- What role does aquaculture play in the economy?