Global Citizenship in Fisheries and Aquaculture

English - French

This chapter sets the stage for country-specific chapters by exploring the diversity of seafood available to us, and where it all comes from. Students become aware of the global connections behind this food, that people are involved, and that we, as consumers, are also part of the story.

The activities will also introduce the students to two crucial issues:

1) Assessing abundance and building sustainability;

2) Connecting with people involved in fishing and aquaculture.

Real people are fishing and carrying out aquaculture. These activities are often much more than a means to make a living: in many countries, fisheries and aquacultures serve far more than a strictly economic function – they are a lifeline to surviving poverty. They can also be the basis of huge economic empires. However, there are natural limits on what can be fished or grown. Management and development strategies need to deal with both these human and biological elements.

By going through this chapter, students start applying critical skills and are better prepared to make informed decisions.

Lessons

1	Where in the World Does My Seafood Come From?
2	How Does Seafood Get to the Store and onto My Table?