Description should include
- aquaculture
- hatcheries
- warm-water and cool-water fisheries
- commercial fishing laws
- sportfishing regulations
- sustainable aquaculture certification standards.
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?
Teacher Resource: Virginia DWR State Hatcheries