Aquaculture Growers

Oceans 11 Name______

Aquaculture Growers

1. Go through the Fisheries and Oceans website on Aquaculture Key Facts and Figures (http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/aquaculture/stats/index-eng.htm), and fill in the following information:

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, about _____% of the world’s fish and seafood produced today comes from aquaculture. Aquaculture is now the fastest growing food production activity in the world. In Canada, the total economic value generated by aquaculture is $_____ billion.

The sector is an important economic driver, particularly in rural and coastal areas. Aquaculture accounts for _____% of total seafood production in Canada and _____% of its value. Within Canada, aquaculture employs about ______people in year- round, full time, well-paying jobs, and primarily in small, coastal and rural communities. The sector’s potential for even greater prosperity is considerable.

WHY? ______

Overall, Canada ranks 23rd among world aquaculture producers, and contributes less than 0.3 per cent of total global output. However, Canada is the ______largest producer of farmed ______in the world. What country is ranked first globally for farmed salmon? (research it)______

Salmon is the main species produced in Canada, accounting for ______% of total production volume, followed by mussels (_____%), oysters (5 per cent) and other finfish and shellfish (3 per cent). ______contributes the most farm-raised fish and seafood, followed by New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.

In the inland provinces, ______is the main product, accounting for more than ______% of total production. What are the top 3 provinces? ______, ______, ______. In 2009, Canada exported ______% of its grown seafood, of which ______% was to the US. Describe 2 “PROS” and 2 “CONS” with regard to the amount of fish we export to the States. 2. Go to Frequently Asked Questions http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/aquaculture/faq- eng.htm#n1o and scroll down to answer the following:

A) What is the size of a fish farm or shellfish farm operation? Give details.

B) How many salmon are grown at one time?

C) What is the age, size and weight of the average farmed fish at harvest?

D) How many mussels can be grown at one time?

*Which type of organism would be easier and more economical to farm – finfish or shellfish? Why?

E) What is the age and size of cultured mussels at harvest?

F) What is the age and size of cultured Pacific oysters at harvest? G) Why are Atlantic salmon farmed in BC?

3. Consider the following graphs and information and respond to the questions:

A) What could be 2 possible reasons B) What are two possible reasons to for BC to have over 50% of the explain why salmon represents such total output of aquaculture a large % of total output? products, compared to the Maritimes?

C) Is this trend of aquaculture production sustainable? Explain why or why not.

Aquaculture Production in Canada (1990-2009) - Canadian production has increased four- fold in the past 20 years

D) Consider the economic impact of aquaculture from province to province. Economic NL NS PEI NB QC ON BC Canada Indicator GDP ($000s) Direct 20,000 22,800 42,800 69,100 8,200 7,480 151,100 321,480 Indirect 8,400 10,600 6,400 47,200 2,500 4,080 167,900 450,400 Induced 6,200 8,500 10,400 30,800 3,700 4,250 106,300 233,300 Total 34,600 41,900 59,600 147,100 14,400 15,810 425,300 1,005,180 Employment (FTE) Direct 215 380 790 1,100 80 110 2,220 4,895 Indirect 120 170 125 790 35 55 2,330 6,400 Induced 70 120 250 530 45 51 1,410 3,200 Total 405 670 1,165 2,420 160 216 5,960 14,495 Income ($000s) Direct 6,200 12,200 22,000 32,700 2,600 2,720 78,400 156,820 Indirect 4,900 6,400 2,900 28,300 1,200 2,040 95,100 241,200 Induced 2,200 4,800 6,400 16,800 1,230 1,530 50,400 107,900 Total 13,300 23,400 31,300 77,800 5,030 6,290 223,900 505,920

A) Give three examples of DIRECT employment opportunities.  ______ ______ ______

B) Give three examples of INDIRECT employment opportunities.  ______ ______ ______

C) What would be “induced” economic indicators? Give two examples.  ______ ______

D) Which province has: The greatest difference between direct and indirect income ($000s)? ______Suggested explanation?______

An almost equal balance between direct and indirect income? ______Suggested explanation?______

More indirect income than direct income? ______Suggested explanation?______

More induced income than direct income? ______Suggested explanation?______