Could Underwater Farms Help Fight Climate Change?

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Is there a way to sustainably farm the ocean? Welcome to the world of restorative ocean farming. A short video looks at the advantages and issues associated with aquaculture.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

ecology, environmental science, environmental stewardship, farming, organic farming, seafood, local agriculture, nutritional needs, sustainability, protein, seaweed, climate change, photosynthesis, shellfish

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

Have groups investigate the benefits and risks of eating shellfish

Classroom Considerations

Concludes with an ad for a related video

Pros

Includes a link to the World bank report on the potential of seaweed aquaculture

Cons

Little is said about how underwater farms might fight climate change

Common Core

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