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1 ) Describe various aquatic career opportunities.
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2 ) Explain safety concepts related to aquatic biology.
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3 ) Describe the historical background and technological advancements of aquaculture as it relates to agriculture.
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4 ) Classify aquatic species using scientific nomenclature.
• Describing characteristics of various species of aquatic life
• Identifying exotic, invasive, and indigenous aquatic species
• Identifying microscopic and aquatic organisms using dichotomous keys
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5 ) Describe types of aquatic animal production in the United States.
• Comparing the aquaculture pond to natural aquatic ecosystems, including recreational fish ponds
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6 ) Classify characteristics of ectothermic animals.
• Describing roles of various aquatic organisms in aquaculture
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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7 ) Describe concepts of diffusion and osmosis related to aquatic organisms.
Examples: gill function, counter and current gas exchange
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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8 ) Interpret water quality data related to natural and artificial aquatic environments.
Examples: temperature, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, pH
• Managing water quality parameters
Examples: analysis, treatment
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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9 ) Diagnose major diseases and their causes in aquaculture environments.
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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10 ) Describe preventive measures for aquatic predators and pests.
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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11 ) Identify contributions of biotechnology to aquaculture.
Examples: gene probes for diagnosing viral infections in shrimp, polymerase chain reactions (PCR) for detecting bacterial pathogens in seafood shipments
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12 ) Trace biogeochemical cycles through the environment, including water, carbon, oxygen, phosphorus, and nitrogen.
• Relating natural disasters and climate changes to the dynamic equilibrium of ecosystems
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| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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13 ) Identify agencies responsible for the development of effluent limitations, guidelines, and standards for aquatic production.
• Identifying effluent treatment methods
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| Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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14 ) Identify potential land and water use conflicts in the aquaculture industry.
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| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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15 ) Recognize problems with sustainability in aquaculture production.
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