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 yearround, full time, well-paying jobs, and primarily in small, coastal and rural communities.
The sector’s potential for even greater prosperity is considerable.
WHY?
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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/faqeng.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
for BC to have over 50% of the
total output of aquaculture
products, compared to the
Maritimes?
B) What are two possible reasons to
explain why salmon represents such
a large % of total output?
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
Indicator
GDP ($000s)
Direct
20,000
Indirect
8,400
Induced
6,200
Total
34,600
Employment (FTE)
Direct
215
Indirect
120
Induced
70
Total
405
Income ($000s)
Direct
6,200
Indirect
4,900
Induced
2,200
Total
13,300
NS
PEI
NB
QC
ON
BC
Canada
22,800
10,600
8,500
41,900
42,800
6,400
10,400
59,600
69,100
47,200
30,800
147,100
8,200
2,500
3,700
14,400
7,480
4,080
4,250
15,810
151,100
167,900
106,300
425,300
321,480
450,400
233,300
1,005,180
380
170
120
670
790
125
250
1,165
1,100
790
530
2,420
80
35
45
160
110
55
51
216
2,220
2,330
1,410
5,960
4,895
6,400
3,200
14,495
12,200
6,400
4,800
23,400
22,000
2,900
6,400
31,300
32,700
28,300
16,800
77,800
2,600
1,200
1,230
5,030
2,720
2,040
1,530
6,290
78,400
95,100
50,400
223,900
156,820
241,200
107,900
505,920
A)
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Give three examples of DIRECT employment opportunities.
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Give three examples of INDIRECT employment opportunities.
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C) What would be “induced” economic indicators? Give two examples.
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D) Which province has:
The greatest difference between direct and indirect income ($000s)?
___________________ Suggested explanation?____________________
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An almost equal balance between direct and indirect income?
___________________ Suggested explanation?____________________
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More indirect income than direct income?
___________________ Suggested explanation?____________________
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More induced income than direct income?
___________________ Suggested explanation?____________________
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