Introduction to Aquaculture
Introduction to Aquaculture
Course Section List
| Start Date | End Date | Hours | Location | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2024 | 17 Nov 2024 | 0 | Online | $300.00 |
Certificate Awarded
Certificate of Achievement
Prerequisites
None
Course Description
This course is designed to give workers/participants an understanding of basic aquaculture concepts. It includes an introduction to the history of aquaculture; the production and market value of the key species in Canadian aquaculture, as well as the types of jobs created by the industry; a general introduction the biology and farming methods used for key species in Canada, including introducing the basic concepts around methods land-based and open ocean farming; examples of current ‘hot topics’ and public perception of the industry; and introducing new and upcoming innovations in the industry.
Course Outline
2.0 Aquaculture by the Number
3.0 An Introduction to Farmed Aquatic Species in Canada
4.0 Land and Sea: The Basics of Land-Based and Open Ocean Aquaculture
5.0 Aquaculture in the Media
6.0 Innovations in Aquaculture
7.0 Governance
ATTENTION: Your acceptance notification will be E-mailed to the E-mail account you provide during the registration process. Please remember to check your Junk E-mail folder for any communications that may have been filtered to that location.
Minimum class sizes are required to deliver courses, should these minimums not be achieved classes could be postponed or rescheduled.
