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School Resource

2016

SALMON FARMING

M

ARLBOROUGH

LEVELS 1-5 (YEARS 1-10)

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Dear Teachers,Marlborough is a unique place in which aquaculture, viticulture, tourism and aviation all play a major role in the economy. This education kit has been put together by The New Zealand King Salmon Company, in consultation with Marlborough teachers, to help you, your students and their parents find out more about:

• New Zealand’s unique King salmon.

• The role the salmon farming industry plays in Marlborough.

• The benefits of salmon as a high value health food.

• The career opportunities that exist within aquaculture.

This resource is for students in Levels 1-5 (Years 1-10)

A variety of easy-to-use activities have been developed for you to use in the classroom with your students. Information, support material and answers are also provided. Some activities are suitable at more than one level so have been included in more than one section.

Activities can also be used from other sections based on the ability and knowledge of your students. The activities at the front of the resource start at Level 1 and move through to Level 5 towards the back. Note that most activities span more than one level.

There is no set order in which activities need to be completed. Simply choose the activities suitable to your class. Activities can be done as a whole class, in groups or individually. Each task has links with The New Zealand Curriculum, with the major focus on Science (specifically the Nature of Science learning area) and Social Studies. Each activity is also linked to one or more of the Key Competencies.

INTRODUCTION

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The New Zealand King Salmon Company’s Aquaculture Office is located in Picton and we welcome enquiries from schools about:

• Marine specialist visits: one of our marine specialists can visit your school to talk about farming King salmon, fillet a salmon and/or discuss career choices in aquaculture.

• Fresh whole salmon: for biology dissection or food technology.

• Professional development: we can offer a professional development session run

by a teacher with your teachers to discuss this resource and talk about ways to use it.

Contact us at [email protected] or phone (03) 548 5714 to enquire or to provide feedback on this resource and ideas for additional resources.

ENJOYThe New Zealand King Salmon

Company team

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Page Activity Level(s)Student Learning

OutcomeCurriculum Area Key Competencies

Science Social SciencesOther

curriculum links

1King salmon

maths1

Students will be able to compare different sizes of King salmon using

mathematical language.

•Nature of Science - Investigating - Communicating

•Living World - Life Processes

Mathematics & statistics

Using language, symbols & texts

2Life cycle

game1-2

Students will be able to gain an understanding

of the unique life cycle of the King salmon.


•Living World - Life processes

- Ecology

Thinking | Relating to others

3Wild King salmon colours

1-2

Students will be able to identify the colour of wild King salmon when

spawning.

•Nature of Science - Investigating


The artsUsing language, symbols & texts

4Colour in

King salmon

1-3

By colouring in a King salmon, students will learn the shape of a

salmon and the colours of its skin.



The arts Thinking

5 Poetry 1-3Students will be able to make an acrostic poem

on King salmon.

•Nature of Science - Communicating


English Thinking

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6King salmon

life cycle game

1-4

Students learn about the process of King salmon farming in New Zealand and make links between

it and the natural life cycle of King salmon.


•Living World - Life processes - Ecology


7King salmon chatterbox

1-4Students will explore

general facts about King salmon.

Health & PE Thinking

8King salmon

farming photos

1-5

Students will be able to use the photos to write captions, write about

what people are thinking and write a story.

•Nature of Science - Understanding

Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and challenge people, places

and environment.

English | Technology

Participating & contributing | Managing self

9Make a

stuffed King salmon

2-3

Students will be able to identify the King salmon

through making their own salmon.



The arts Thinking

10 Jobs 2-3

Students will investigate different jobs involved in farming, production, marketing and cooking

King salmon.


•Living World - Ecology

Participating & contributing

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11Drawing a

King salmon2-4

Students will be able to follow simple steps to draw a King salmon.

• Nature of Science - Investigating - Communicating

• Living World - Life processes

The artsUsing language, symbols & texts

12 Grown here 2-4

Students will be able to gain an understanding

about King salmon farming in Marlborough.

• Nature of Science - Participating & contributing

• Living World- Ecology

Understand how people make decisions about access to and use of

resources.

EnglishThinking | Using

language, symbols & texts

13King salmon

farming word search

2-4

Students will be able to extend their vocabulary

of King salmon and farming.

• Nature of Science - Communicating English

Using language, symbols & texts

14Enjoying

King salmon2-5

Students will be able to share information about King salmon and why it

is good for you.

Health & PEParticipating &

contributing

15Farm to

plate3-4

Students will understand what happens to King salmon when they are harvested and where

they go once they leave the farm.


resources.

Technology Thinking

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16King salmon

brainbox3-4

Students will research and present information on ways that eating King

salmon can keep your brain healthy.

Health & PEThinking |

Relating to others

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Conditions for King salmon farming

3-5

Students will be able to identify the best

conditions for farming King salmon.

•Nature of Science - Participating & contributing



resources. Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and

challenges for people, places, and environments.

EnglishThinking | Using

language, symbols & texts

18Consequences

in farming King salmon

3-5

Students will be able to understand that there are consequences for every aspect of King salmon

farming.

Understand that events have causes and effects.

Thinking | Participating & contributing

19Design a net pen

3-5

Students will be able to plan and design, plus

possibly build and trial, a net pen suitable for the Marlborough Sounds to

farm salmon.

• Nature of Science - Participating &

contributing•Living World - Ecology

Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and


Mathematics & statistics | Technology


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20Design an

advert3-5

Students will be able to design and make an advertisement to

promote a King salmon product from The New Zealand King Salmon

Company.

English | Health & PE | The arts

Using language, symbols & texts | Relating to others

21Farmed vs wild King salmon

3-5

Students will know the similarities and

differences between farmed and wild King

salmon.


•Living World - Life processes - Ecology

Thinking

22Food

technology3-5

Students will be able to design their own recipe

using King salmon, find out the nutritional

content, and investigate packaging.

Technology | Health & PE

Thinking | Participating & contributing

23Fun facts

quiz3-5

Students will discover fun and interesting facts

about King salmon.Thinking

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24Careers in

aquaculture4-5

Students will be able to identify careers in the aquaculture industry

and the skills and qualifications needed to be able to do those jobs.



resources. Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and


TechnologyParticipating & contributing | Managing self

25Physical

features of King salmon

4-5

Students will be able to identify the different

parts of the King salmon and explain how they

help the salmon to survive.



Thinking

26Hatchery to

plate4-5

Students will be able to follow the process of farming King salmon

from hatchery to plate.

Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and

challenges for people, places, and environments. Understand how people’s management of resources impacts on environmental and social sustainability.

Thinking | Using language, symbols & texts | Relating

to others

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The New Zealand King Salmon CompanyThe New Zealand King Salmon Company has its head office in Nelson and aquaculture office in Picton. The company grows salmon at farms in the Marlborough Sounds. Salmon is sold by The New Zealand Salmon Company in New Zealand and around the world under the Regal, Southern Ocean and Ora King brands.

King salmon farming in MarlboroughKing salmon is a native of the northern Pacific Ocean and the largest of the Pacific King salmon family. Also called Chinook, it is the only salmon species farmed in New Zealand.

Heralded as the very best salmon in terms of taste, texture and nutritional profile, Marlborough’s King salmon is found in premium retail outlets and on the menus of fine-dining establishments around the world.

The New Zealand King Salmon Company is the world’s major supplier of King salmon, producing 50% of the world’s supply from just a few surface hectares in the Marlborough Sounds – at the top of New Zealand’s South Island.

Why King salmon is importantThe New Zealand Government has identified aquaculture, or fish and seafood farming, as a prime candidate to help New Zealand prosper through innovation and the sustainable production of great quality food.

The Government has set a target for New Zealand aquaculture, including King salmon farming, to be a billion dollar industry by 2025.

Not only is King salmon a healthy, high quality and high value export product, but King salmon farming in Marlborough also has an ‘economic multiplier’ effect. This means it creates work and income for employees, as well as suppliers; including engineering firms, scientists, water taxis, transport companies, professional services and retail outlets.

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Sustainable and efficient seafoodAquaculture is one of the most sustainable and efficient ways possible to produce animal protein.

Salmon are highly efficient to farm because they are cold-blooded and virtually weightless in the water. They convert feed to weight extremely well.

King salmon farming in the Marlborough SoundsKing salmon farming in the Marlborough Sounds commenced in the early 1980s and has evolved over the years due to increased market demand; this in turn has driven the development of industry knowledge.

King salmon require cool, deep, clean water with strong currents. Working in harmony with the environment is not only essential to ensure we maintain our pristine environment, but also necessary to grow premium King salmon.

The farming process starts with eggs being collected and fertilised from adult broodstock, grown to smolt in freshwater and then transferred to sea pens at the time and stage when they would normally migrate out to sea in the wild. They are fed on a specially formulated, balanced diet for up to 18 months and are then harvested at around 4kg.

We have a unique environment in New Zealand where we can aim to farm salmon in the most natural way possible.

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Important facts:• The New Zealand Salmon Company has achieved the world-leading Best Aquaculture

Practices (BAP) certification from the Global Aquaculture Alliance. This independent certification recognises the company’s high environmental standards and efforts to maintain environmental integrity.

• New Zealand marine-farmed King salmon has been rated “Green”, meaning it is a “Best Choice” for consumers by Monterey Bay Aquarium’s globally respected consumer guide Seafood Watch®. King salmon from New Zealand is the first and only ocean-farmed salmon to have achieved this rating.

• Salmon feed contains all of the essential nutrients required for a healthy diet. The feed carries Certificates of Analysis from registered laboratories, it is certified GMO and BSE-free, and all ingredients fully traceable. The feed consists of fish meal (sourced from sustainable fisheries), fish oil, animal protein and oil, vegetable protein meals, wheat/starch, and vitamins and minerals including the natural antioxidant Astaxanthin.

• 2% of the sea farm volume is occupied by King salmon and the other 98% is water.

• Both the water quality and the seabed are monitored by independent science providers to ensure quality water standards are fully maintained at all times.

• Left fallow, a King salmon farm can regenerate in as little as two years for a high-flow site up to 10 years for a low-flow site.

INTRODUCTION: King salmon grow from a tiny egg to a weight of over 4kgs as an adult after 12-18 months. Comparing the different sized King salmon provides students with an opportunity to use measurement.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• King salmon maths activity sheet – 1 per student

• King salmon maths fish sheet – 2 per student

• Colouring in pencils

• Scissors, glue & ruler

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ACTIVITY:Compare the different sizes of King salmon using mathematical terms.

King salmon maths 1LEVEL

SLO: Students will be able to compare different sizes of King salmon using mathematical language.

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ACTIVITY SHEET 1

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King salmon maths1. Small, medium, largeArrange the King salmon in the right order - small, medium, and large.

1. Using one of your Fish Sheets with three salmon, colour in each fish.

2. Cut out the three salmon.

3. Glue them below in order of size.

Small

Medium

Large

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King salmon maths2. Shortest to longestArrange the King salmon from shortest to longest.

1. Cut out the three salmon on your second Fish Sheet.

2. Measure the length of the salmon. Use blocks or a ruler. Think about where to measure from and measure each one from the same place.

3. Write the measurement on the fish.

4. Arrange in order of size below.

Shortest

Middle length

Longest

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FISH SHEET


King salmon maths

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INTRODUCTION:King salmon are anadromous – their life cycle takes place partly in fresh water and partly in sea water. The life cycle explored in this activity is based on King salmon farming.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Life cycle game activity sheet – 1 per group• Life cycle card sheet – enough copies so there is at least one card

per student• Salmon life cycle poster


ACTIVITY:Using the King salmon life cycle poster and game cards, students work together in groups to arrange the cards into the life cycle of a farmed King salmon.

SLO: Students will be able to gain an understanding of the unique life cycle of the King salmon.

Life cycle game 1-2LEVEL


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ACTIVITY SHEET

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Life cycle gameUsing the King salmon life cycle poster and game cards, work together in groups to arrange the cards into the life cycle of a farmed King salmon using one of the activities below.

1. In order Using one set of cards for each of five groups:

• Hand a card out to each member of the group.

• Ask them to read their cards to themselves and be ready to tell their group what it is about.

• Start with the student who has the Ova card. They lie down their card and tell their group what it is about.

• The student who has the card with the next step in the life cycle, places their card down and says what it is about.

• Carry on until all cards are down.

2. Group workUsing one set of cards for each group students to work together and make the life cycle - refer to poster for help.

3. Finding the same Using all the sets of cards:

• Hand a card out to each member of the class.

• Without talking, find other members in the class with the same card.

• Once finding everyone in your group, sit down and read the card and talk about it.

• One member from each group shares their card with the class.

• Start with the group that has the Ova card and follow the life cycle in order.

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CARD SHEET

Farmed King salmon life cycle

ALEVIN Alevin are hatched from eggs at

the freshwater hatchery


SMOLT At around 100g smolt are transferred

to net pens at the sea farms


ADULTSAdult King salmon reach harvest size of 4kg in net pens at the sea farms

(around 12-18 months)


OVA Ova or eggs are collected at

the freshwater hatchery


FRY Fry are transferred to outside raceways

at the freshwater hatchery

Life cycle gameEnsure there is at least one card per student. Cut out the cards along the lines below

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INTRODUCTION:In the wild King salmon change colour when they are ready to lay eggs, or spawn. This colour change occurs when the salmon go from sea water to fresh water.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Wild King salmon colours activity sheet – 1 per student


ACTIVITY:Students use the colour guide on the activity sheet to colour in the King salmon.

SLO: Students will be able to identify the colour of wild King salmon when spawning.

Wild King salmon colours 1-2LEVEL



ACTIVITY SHEET

Wild King salmon coloursWild King salmon change colour when they are ready to lay eggs, or spawn. This colour change occurs when the King salmon go from sea water to fresh water.

Use the colour guide on the activity sheet to colour in the wild King salmon. After you have finished, your King salmon will be wearing its spawning colours.

Colour key: 1. black (spots) 2. brown 3. grey (lips) 4. silver (main body)

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INTRODUCTION:This is an opportunity to talk about what colours King salmon changes at different times in its life cycle and the parts of its body (fins, gills etc).

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Colour in salmon activity sheet – 1 per student

• Colouring in pencils


ACTIVITY:Students colour in the King salmon and draw in the environment around it.

SLO: By colouring in a salmon, students will learn the shape of a salmon and the colours of its skin.

Colour in salmon 1-3LEVEL


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ACTIVITY SHEET

Colouring in SalmonKing salmon are bright silver at sea, and wild King salmon develop brown spawning colours shortly after entering fresh water when they are about to lay eggs.

They have irregular spots on upper third of body. The gums around the lower teeth are dark grey.

Colour in this wild King salmon using the colours you have learned, draw in the environment around the fish and write underneath where it is swimming.

INTRODUCTION:This activity is best done once the students have completed some of the other activities about King salmon or have watched a YouTube clip on how King salmon swim or how they are farmed in the South Island, including the Marlborough Sounds. Discuss what they see using adjectives and brainstorm these words.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Acrostic poem activity sheet – 1 per student

• Prior activities on King salmon completed

• YouTube clips showing King salmon swimming or being farmed to watch -

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ACTIVITY:Students write a 6-line acrostic poem about King salmon starting each line of the poem using one of the ‘SALMON’ letters.

SLO: Students will be able to make an acrostic poem on King salmon.

Poetry 1-3LEVEL



ACTIVITY SHEET

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Acrostic poemResearch the King salmon which is farmed in New Zealand’s South Island, including the Marlborough Sounds. Write a 6-line acrostic poem about King salmon. Start each line of your poem using one of the ‘SALMON’ letters. Colour in your King salmon and decorate your poem sheet.

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INTRODUCTION:King salmon live in both sea water and fresh water through their life cycle. Farming King salmon successfully requires methods that simulate the natural life cycle of King salmon.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Life cycle information sheet – 1 per student or pair

• Life cycle of farmed King salmon poster

• Life cycle activity sheet (Level 1-2) – 1 per student or pair

Or• Life cycle activity sheet (Level 3-4) – 1 per student or pair


ACTIVITY:This activity has been divided into two worksheets. The first is aimed at Level 1-2 and looks at the life cycle of the King salmon and has some questions to answer; then the student can draw their own life cycle. The second is aimed at Level 3-4 and is similar to the first but also includes more information about the farming methods in relation to the stages of the life cycle.

SLO: Students learn about the process of King salmon farming in New Zealand and make links between it and the natural life cycle of King salmon.

Life cycle of farmed King salmon


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INFORMATION SHEET

ADULTAdult King salmon reach

harvest size of 4kg in net pens at the sea farms

(around 12-18 months)

ALEVINAlevin are hatched from eggs at the

fresh water hatchery

OVAOva or eggs are collected at

the fresh water hatchery

LIFE CYCLE OF FARMED KING SALMON

FRYFry are transferred to

outside raceways at the fresh water hatchery

SMOLTAt around 100g smolt are transferred to net pens at

the sea farms

HATCHERY• The life of King salmon farmed

by The New Zealand King Salmon Company starts in a fresh water hatchery.

• Eggs are collected and fertilised by adult King salmon. When the eggs hatch they are called alevin. They still have their yolk sac attached which they use as food.

• Once they have absorbed the yolk sac, they are called fry.

• When they are ready to move to net pens in the sea farms, they are called smolt. At this point they can live in either fresh water or salt

water.

NET PENS• The King salmon smolt is transferred

to the net pens on the sea farms in the Marlborough Sounds when they are large enough at around 100 grams. This is when they would naturally migrate down rivers and out to sea if they were wild King salmon.

• The Marlborough Sounds is ideal for growing high quality King salmon. King salmon need cool, deep, clear water with a good current and calm conditions.

• At the King salmon farms, King salmon are fed on a specially formulated, balanced diet until they reach the ideal weight of 4kg. This is usually when the

King salmon is 12-18 months of age.

HARVEST• Once the King salmon reach full size

of 4kg they are harvested. A barge is

specially set up to harvest the King

salmon in a low stress way. The King

salmon is then transported by tanker

to the factory for processing.

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ACTIVITY SHEET 1


Life cycle of farmed King salmon Answer the following questions:

1. What are young King salmon called when they turn from an egg into a fish?

2. What is the name of the young King salmon that make the change from fresh water to salt water?

3. What weight are smolt when they are moved from the hatchery to sea farm?

4. King salmon are sea-farmed in which region at the top of the South Island?

5. Draw your own life cycle of a King salmon:

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ANSWERS SHEET


Life cycle of farmed King salmon1. What are young King salmon called when they turn from an egg into a fish?Alevin

2. What is the name of the young King salmon that make the change from fresh water to salt water?

Smolt

3. What weight are smolt when they are moved from the hatchery to sea farm?

100 grams

4. King salmon are sea-farmed in which region at the top of the South Island?

Marlborough

5. Life cycle of a King salmon:

OVA

ALEVIN

FRYSMOLT

ADULT

LEVEL 1-2

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ACTIVITY SHEET 1


Life cycle of farmed King salmonAnswer the following questions

1. What is the name of the young King salmon that makes the change from fresh water to salt water?

2. At what stage and weight do the King salmon get transferred to net pens at sea farms from the freshwater hatchery?

3. Where do alevin get their food from?

4. What is the average weight of a King salmon before harvest?

5. What are the ideal sea conditions required for King salmon to be farmed?

6. Draw your own life cycle of a King salmon. For each stage, state whether it lives in fresh water (hatchery) or sea water (sea farm).

LEVEL 3-4

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ANSWERS SHEET


Life cycle of farmed King salmon1. What is the name of the young King salmon that makes the change

from fresh water to salt water?Smolt

2. At what stage and weight do the King salmon get transferred to net pens at sea farms from the freshwater hatchery?

Stage: Smolt – when they could naturally migrate down rivers to the sea, weight: around 100 grams.

3. Where do alevin get their food from?Yolk sac

4. What is the average weight of a King salmon before harvest? 4kg

5. What are the ideal sea conditions required for King salmon to be farmed?

Cool, deep, clear water with a good current and calm conditions.

5. Life cycle of a King salmon:

OVA

ALEVIN

FRY

ADULT

Fresh water

Fresh water

Fresh water

SMOLTFresh water to sea water

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INTRODUCTION:This is a great activity to use as a starter as it covers some basic facts about King salmon in a fun way by creating a chatterbox. Students can make their own using the outline and put their own information on the chatterbox or use this one.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• King salmon chatterbox activity sheet – 1 per pair of students


ACTIVITY:This is a great activity to use as a starter as it covers some basic facts about King salmon in a fun way by creating a chatterbox. Students can use the existing chatterbox template or use just the outline and put their own information on their chatterbox.

SLO: Students will explore general facts about King salmon.

King salmon chatterbox 1-4LEVEL



ACTIVITY SHEET

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King salmon chatterboxCut out the chatterbox and make it up. Or you can trace the outline and put in your own information. Use it in pairs to learn about King salmon.

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your heart, brain

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Marlborough

Omega-3

What is another name for the King salmon species?

What is the name of the important fatty acid in salmon?

In what type of shops can

you buy King salmon?

Why do we need to eat foods with

Omega-3s?

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STEP ONEPlace paper print side down. Fold it in half in one direction, then in half again in the other direction. You should now have a small square. Unfold and lay

STEP TWOBring each corner into the centre point and crease. Be sure not to overlap

STEP THREEBring the four new corners into the centre point and crease. Flip over again.

STEP FOUR

points together. You now have a chatterbox.

MAKE A CHATTERBOX…

family know about salmon

INSTRUCTIONS:Start with a square piece of paper by cutting along the dotted line below.

Where does

The NZ King Salm

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pany grow

salmon?

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INTRODUCTION:King salmon farming involves many different people, locations and processes. It provides lots of opportunities for students to think about what’s going on and what people are thinking.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• King salmon farming photos activity sheet – 1 per student

• King salmon farming photo sheet – 1 per student


ACTIVITY:Using the photo sheet, students discuss what is happening, write captions, thoughts or even use them to begin a story. This is a multi-level exercise and can link in with students’ current writing.

SLO: Students will be able to use the photos to write captions, write about what people are thinking and write a story.

King salmon farming photos

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ACTIVITY SHEET

King salmon farming photosA photo tells a thousand words. This activity about King salmon farming can link in with your current writing. Use one or several of the photos in the Photo Sheet to do one or all of the activities below.

1. Discuss in pairs or groups what is happening in the photos(s).

2. Write a caption describing what is happening in the photo(s).

3. If you were the person in the photo(s), what would you be thinking?

4. Use a photo to answer the following questions and then write your story.

• What is the photo?

• Who are the characters in the story?

• Set the scene, where are you?

• What is going to happen next?

• Where and how will the story end?

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PHOTO SHEET


King salmon farming photos

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INTRODUCTION:The King salmon is also known as the Chinook and the Pacific King salmon. Its full scientific name is Oncorhynchus tshawytscha.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Make a stuffed King salmon activity sheet – 1 per student• Fish sheets 1 & 2 – 1 each per student• King salmon farming photo sheet (previous page) – 1 per student• Posters from the pack

• Colouring in pencils or felt pens


ACTIVITY:Look and discuss what the King salmon looks like. Colour in and then stuff the King salmon to make a 3D King salmon.

SLO: Students will be able to identify the King salmon through creating their own salmon.

Make a stuffed King salmon

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ACTIVITY SHEET

Make a stuffed King salmonThe King salmon is also known as the Chinook and the Pacific King Salmon. Its full scientific name is Oncorhynchus tshawytscha. Can you say that? Try on-core-hin-cuss ta-we-shore.

Using the posters in the kit and the photo sheet, look at the colours of the Pacific King Salmon. Describe what it looks like. What colours will you need to colour in your King salmon?

Take your 2 fish sheets and:

1. Colour in each King salmon.

2. Cut each King salmon out along the dotted line.

3. Staple inside the dotted line, leaving a small gap to stuff the King salmon.

4. Using screwed-up paper or other recycled filling like scrunched up material, stuff the King salmon, then staple the gap to close up.

Display ideas:

• Make a mobile hanging King salmon from a coat hanger or stick.

• Make a mural of the King salmon’s net pen in the sea and staple the King salmon to the mural. Or you could use real netting for the net pen and put the King salmon in it.

• Mount King salmon onto black paper to make a 3D picture.

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FISH SHEET 1

Make a stuffed King salmon - Side 1

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FISH SHEET 2

Make a stuffed King salmon - Side 2

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INTRODUCTION:Aquaculture, or marine farming, is a growing industry in New Zealand because we have such a large coastline and more people are eating fish and shellfish. There are many jobs in aquaculture, from being a fish scientist to marketing and selling seafood around the world, to working on a marine farm or driving a truck.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Jobs activity sheet – 1 per student• Jobs photo sheet – 1 per student


ACTIVITY:Using the photos, students discuss careers in aquaculture and what job they might be interested in doing.

SLO: Students will investigate different jobs involved in farming, production, marketing and cooking King salmon.

Jobs 2-3LEVEL

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JobsLook at the images, choose one and:

1. Describe what job they do.

2. Talk about what they wear for their job.

3. Draw yourself doing it, with the extra tools, safety gear and equipment you think you would need.

4. Explain why you chose it and what extra equipment you’ve drawn.

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Jobs

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INTRODUCTION:Because they live in salt and fresh water, King salmon have a range of unique features that are ideal to draw.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Drawing a King salmon activity sheet – 1 per student• Pencils

• Paper


ACTIVITY:This activity shows some simple steps in which students can learn to draw a King salmon. Once they have mastered the basic King salmon shape they can be creative and add their own flair as to how the King salmon should look.

SLO: Students will be able to follow simple steps to draw a King salmon.

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Step 1Draw the head.

Step 2Draw the body.

How to draw a salmonBecause they live in salt and fresh water, King salmon have a range of interesting features that make them great to draw.

Follow the steps below to draw your King salmon on a blank piece of paper.

Step 3Add the fins and tail.

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Step 4Draw the eyes and the side fin.

Step 5Add in the spots and rub out any guide pencil marks.

Once you have mastered the basic King salmon drawing, get creative by adding more detail, such as: • Colouring in or shading.• Drawing the body so it looks like it’s turning, curve the body.• Adding in the environment of a King salmon farm including net pen and food.• Giving the King salmon a cartoon look.

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INTRODUCTION:Successful King salmon farming includes raising healthy King salmon in optimal conditions, which requires constant monitoring.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Grown here activity sheet - 1 per student

• Grown here poster


ACTIVITY:Students use the ‘Grown Here’ poster to answer the questions on the activity sheet.

SLO: Students will be able to gain an understanding about King salmon farming in Marlborough.

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Grown hereResearch King salmon farming in Marlborough using the Grown Here poster and answer the following questions:

1. Are King salmon ova (eggs) hatched in fresh water or salt water?

2. What is the weight (in kilograms) of the King salmon when they

are harvested?

3. Name two ways in which waste is reduced in King salmon farming.

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4. What conditions are needed for farmed King salmon to stay healthy? (circle)

Cool, deep, clear water Cool, shallow, muddy water

No current Good current

Lots of handling Minimal handling

5. Name a place in the Marlborough Sounds where there is a King salmon farm.

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RAISING HEALTHY SALMONSalmon ova (eggs) are hatched and raised in fresh water until ‘smoltification’, when the salmon are physically ready for the sea.

At sea, the salmon are fed on a specially formulated, balanced diet for about 16 months until they are ready for harvest at 4 kilograms.

The salmon must get all the necessary proteins, fats and carbohydrates as well essential vitamins and minerals to thrive and grow.

Feed contains fish meal, fish oil, chicken meal and oil, vegetable protein meal, wheat/starch,vitamins and minerals; this is a well-balanced specialised diet to achieve optimal health and growth.

IDEAL CONDITIONSSalmon need cool, deep, clear water with a good current and no major stressors.

2% of the sea pen volume is salmon and 98% is sea water which flows freely through the structures.

We can produce healthy salmon in a natural way with minimal handling.

ENVIRONMENTAL CAREDaily monitoring of oxygen levels, water temperature and salinity ensures conditions are right for the salmon.

Under-water cameras monitor feeding. When the salmon are full the feeder is switched off to avoid waste and to protect the sea floor.

Worms and micro-organisms that live under the pens eat and break down the waste.

The water column and the seabed is monitored by an independent science provider. Environmental standards must be met to comply with resource consents.

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Grown hereResearch King salmon farming in Marlborough using the Grown Here poster and answer the following questions:

1. Are King salmon ova (eggs) hatched in fresh water or salt water?

Fresh water 2. What is the weight (in kilograms) of the King salmon when they are harvested?

4 kilograms 3. Name two ways in which waste is reduced in King salmon farming.

1. Under-water cameras to monitor feeding2. Providing a nutritionally-balanced diet 4. What conditions are needed for farmed King salmon to stay healthy? (circle)

Cool, deep, clear water Cool, shallow, muddy water

No current Good current

Lots of handling Minimal handling 5. Name a place in the Marlborough Sounds where there is a King salmon farm.Ruakaka Bay, Otanerau Bay, Clay Point, Te Pangu Bay, Waitata, Ngamahau, Kopāua, Waihinau & Forsyth.

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INTRODUCTION:King salmon farming involves a lot of work with fish at different stages. Check out this word search to learn the names of salmon at different ages and the different areas of King salmon farming.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• King salmon farming word search activity sheet - 1 per student.


ACTIVITY:Students use the word search activity sheet to find the words related to King salmon farming.

SLO: Students will be able to extend their vocabulary of King salmon and farming.

King salmon farming word search

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ALEVIN

AQUACULTURE

BROODSTOCK

CLEANING

FACTORY

FARM

FEEDING

King salmon farming word search Use the word search activity sheet to find the words related to King salmon farming.

FRESH WATER

FRY

GRADING

HARVEST

HATCHERY

KING SALMON

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS

MIGRATE

MONITORING

OVA

PROCESSING

SEA PEN

SMOLT

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INTRODUCTION:As well as being a superb and nourishing food and rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, King salmon is a natural source of healthy Omega-3s, of which the known health benefits are many and affect the body, and mind.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Enjoying King salmon information sheets 1 & 2 – 1 of each per student• Enjoying King salmon activity sheet – 1 per student• Websites like: www.regalsalmon.co.nz


ACTIVITY:There are many ways to enjoy King salmon. Discuss the health benefits with your students and give them the activity sheet to work through in class and/or to take home to work with their families.

Note: The New Zealand King Salmon Company is happy to provide some King salmon for your class to sample during this activity, or could arrange for a staff member to fillet a fish.

SLO: Students will be able to share information about King salmon and why it is good for you.

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Getting your fair share of salmon

ways to enjoy salmon - as the main part of a meal, to supplement other ingredients and as a snack.

Only 20g of salmon is enough to meet your recommended daily intake of Omega 3s. That’s just 150g per week (roughly the size of a computer mouse)

and 150g of salmon costs only around $3 - $3.50

Easy ways to incorporate salmon into your family dietEggs and smoked salmon are great partners, and frittata or quiches are easy

and healthy dishes that make for a great lunch or picnic meal.

or fresh salmon in a pasta dish or salad or even on top of pizzas, in a tart or quiche or even in a stir-fry.

Cold smoked salmon slices are easy to use, and a little bit goes a long wayin a sandwich or salad.

Place frozen salmon in a sealed freezer bag and it will last up to six months in the freezer! Always defrost seafood in the fridge.

You can oven bake, pan fry, grill, poach, microwave, steam, BBQ salmon – and even eat it raw! The options are endless. Visit this link to learn about how long

to cook your salmon: www.regalsalmon.co.nz/cooking-methods

Buying:All major supermarkets in New Zealand stock our salmon, along with local

725 666) and a customer sales representative will direct you to your closest retail outlet.

tastes. Regal Salmon have a great range of healthy and tasty recipes – you www.regalsalmon.co.nz

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King Salmon - One of thehealthiest foods there is

New Zealand King SalmonGrown in our backyard in the Marlborough Sounds

A FewFacts

Salmonis especially good for children because its

high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids help with brain growth, body development and

learning.

Populationsthat consume large

to have a lower incidence of heart disease, cancer and many other chronic

diseases.

with the natural oils distributed throughout

consequently of very high nutritional value.

King salmon has the highest natural oil

content of all salmon - a rich source of healthy

Omega-3.

Getting your fair share of salmon

ways to enjoy salmon - as the main part of a meal, to supplement other ingredients and as a snack.

Only 20g of salmon is enough to meet your recommended daily intake of Omega 3s. That’s just 150g per week (roughly the size of a computer mouse)

and 150g of salmon costs only around $3 - $3.50

Easy ways to incorporate salmon into your family dietEggs and smoked salmon are great partners, and frittata or quiches are easy

and healthy dishes that make for a great lunch or picnic meal.

or fresh salmon in a pasta dish or salad or even on top of pizzas, in a tart or quiche or even in a stir-fry.

Cold smoked salmon slices are easy to use, and a little bit goes a long wayin a sandwich or salad.

Place frozen salmon in a sealed freezer bag and it will last up to six months in the freezer! Always defrost seafood in the fridge.

You can oven bake, pan fry, grill, poach, microwave, steam, BBQ salmon – and even eat it raw! The options are endless. Visit this link to learn about how long

to cook your salmon: www.regalsalmon.co.nz/cooking-methods

Buying:All major supermarkets in New Zealand stock our salmon, along with local

725 666) and a customer sales representative will direct you to your closest retail outlet.

tastes. Regal Salmon have a great range of healthy and tasty recipes – you www.regalsalmon.co.nz

Sa m nOL

King Salmon - One of thehealthiest foods there is

New Zealand King SalmonGrown in our backyard in the Marlborough Sounds

A FewFacts

Salmonis especially good for children because its

high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids help with brain growth, body development and

learning.

Populationsthat consume large

to have a lower incidence of heart disease, cancer and many other chronic

diseases.

with the natural oils distributed throughout

consequently of very high nutritional value.

King salmon has the highest natural oil

content of all salmon - a rich source of healthy

Omega-3.

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INFORMATION SHEET 2

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids:

• are good for your eyesight.

• essential nutrients for brain growth & development• bone health• learning & behaviour• treatment of some brain disorders.

The Omega-3 Centre* says:• some health problems among children can be partly attributed to diets lacking in long chain omega-3s • growing children should increase their intake of omega-3s by as much as

• adults and children should aim to eat at least 500mg per day of long-chain omega-3s (20g [about 60c worth] of fresh salmon or 40g of smoked salmon or two cans of tuna).

One of the world’s healthiest seafoods, King salmon are grown right here in the Marlborough Sounds by New Zealand King Salmon and marketed under the Regal and Southern Ocean brands.

Creamy Pasta Bows with Regal Smoked Salmon, Honey and Baby Peas

Produced on behalf of Regal Salmon, by Sophie Gray

Pasta bows or “farfalle” are pretty and easy for little hands to skewer with a fork, but any pasta shape will work for this dish, including spaghetti.

IngredientsApprox 500gms dried pasta bows (enough for 4- 6 people)

1 cup frozen baby peas1 tbsp runny honey1 tsp wholegrain mustardSqueeze of lemon juiceHandful of chopped parsley1/2 cup starchy water from cooking pasta1/3 cup “ lite” crème fraiche

MethodCook the pasta according to the packet directions then drain reserving½ cup of the starchy cooking water. Return the cooked pasta to the pan. Toss in the peas and the ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water and place over a gentle heat and stir, so the peas begin to cook.

Add the smoked salmon, honey, wholegrain mustard, parsley and lemon juice and mix. When the peas are piping hot fold in the crème fraiche and mix lightly so the pasta is dressed in the sauce, adding a splash more pasta water if necessary. Ensure the salmon is distributed throughout the dish and serve.

New Zealand’s king salmon

species is one of the healthiest

foods around.

*Find out more at:www.omega-3centre.com

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Salmon is...an excellent source of high quality

protein which is needed to repair cells, is important for energy levels and contains important antioxidants.

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Enjoying King salmonIn class or at home find out why King salmon is so good for your mind and body.

Ask: • Have you ever eaten King salmon?

• What ways have you had it?

• Name some ways in which you could eat King salmon.

Take the information sheet home and share what you have learnt about King salmon with your family.

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INTRODUCTION:King Salmon is grown in sea farms in the Marlborough Sounds. The fish are harvested year-round so that people in New Zealand and right around the world can eat and enjoy our wonderful Marlborough King salmon 365 days a year.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• King salmon Farm to plate activity sheet – 1 per student

• Hatchery Process poster

• Sea Farm Process poster

• Primary Salmon Process poster


ACTIVITY:Students show each of the stages of King salmon production – harvesting, producing, buying, cooking and eating King salmon – through pictures.

SLO: Students will understand what happens to King salmon when they are harvested and where they go once they leave the farm.

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Farm to plateKing salmon is grown by The New Zealand King Salmon Company in sea farms in the Marlborough Sounds. The fish are harvested year-round so that people in New Zealand and right around the world can eat and enjoy our wonderful Marlborough salmon 365 days a year.

Once grown to full size, harvested King salmon are taken by tanker to the processing factory, where they are processed and packaged for distribution by truck and aeroplane to supermarkets and restaurants in New Zealand and overseas.

In New Zealand supermarkets, King salmon from The New Zealand King Salmon Company is sold under the Regal and Southern Ocean brand names. Our salmon ends up on dining tables throughout New Zealand and in restaurants in Australia, Japan and the United States.

For research and ideas view the posters and visit the following websites:

• www.kingsalmon.co.nz

• www.regalsalmon.co.nz

• www.southernocean.co.nz

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Grown in MarlboroughEnjoyed in NZ and around the world

King salmon are grown in sea farms in the Marlborough

New Zealand and right around the world can eat and enjoy our wonderful Marlborough salmon 365 days a year.

The harvested salmon are landed at Picton and taken by truck to the New Zealand King Salmon processing factory in Nelson where they are prepared for distribution to supermarkets and restaurants in New Zealand and overseas.

In New Zealand supermarkets, New Zealand King Salmon are sold under the Regal and Southern Ocean brand names.Salmon from New Zealand King Salmon graces dining tables throughout New Zealand and in restaurants in Australia, Japan and the United States. Here are the stages of harvesting, producing, buying, cooking and eating salmon. In the spaces provided draw pictures to show each of the stages and underneath write statements explaining what happens at each stage. Colour in your drawings.

For research and ideas visit the following websites:www.kingsalmon.co.nz www.regalsalmon.co.nz www.southernocean.co.nz

New Zealand King Salmon : Grown in our backyard in the Marlborough Sounds

PRODUCTION LINE ACTIVITY SHEET

IS GOOD FOR YOUTHE SALMON THE SEA FARM

THE FACTORY

THE DINNER PLATE

A SUPERMARKET

COOKING

Farm to plateIn the spaces provided draw pictures to show each of the stages of King salmon farming and production. Underneath write statements explaining what happens at each stage. Colour in your drawings.

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INTRODUCTION:The Omega-3 found in King salmon plays a big part in the intellectual development of babies and children.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• King salmon brainbox activity sheet – 1 per student

• Scissors and glue or sellotape


ACTIVITY:This is a great activity to use as a starter as it covers some basic facts about King salmon in a fun way by creating a brainbox. Students can use the existing one or use just the outline to make their own and put their own information on the brainbox.

SLO: Students will research and present information on ways that eating King salmon can keep your brain healthy.

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IS GOOD FOR YOUEAT BRAINY!The Human Brain Box

Omega 3 fatty acids play a big role in the development and growth of babies, both before they are born and as they grow as human beings and learn all the skills adults have.

The Omega 3s, vitamins and minerals in salmon contribute to healthy growth and also are very important to ensure the young brain box gets a good start in life.

Research has shown Omega 3s eaten early in life are important for early intellectual development. They can also have an impact on IQ, school abilities and academic performance up to the age of 18.

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King salmon brainbox

Find out four facts about how King salmon is good for your brain - we’ve given you one as a starter. Write the facts in the spaces on your box.

Draw pictures and colour them in. Cut out the box and glue or sellotape together.

In groups, each take turns to roll your brainbox and read out your facts to the rest in the group.

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INTRODUCTION:Farming any animal requires knowledge of what the best conditions and environments are in order to grow the animal so it is healthy and producing the best quality product. Like all farming, King salmon farming has certain conditions which will affect the health of King salmon and the quality of the product. This activity enables students to learn about these conditions.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Conditions for King salmon farming activity sheet – 1 per student

• Sea farm process poster


ACTIVITY:Students fill in the missing words, using words from a list, to discover the conditions that King salmon thrive in.

SLO: Students will be able to identify the best conditions for farming King salmon.


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Conditions for King salmon farmingUsing the words below, fill in the missing words to discover the conditions that King salmon thrive in.

adequate cooler designed fin fish

growing conditionsharvestspace suspended

temperatureunpollutedvisual feeders water

Words list

There are a number of important factors that need to be taken into consideration in King salmon farming, such as the depth and flow of w_ _ _ _, temperature and shelter.

King salmon need a plentiful supply of well-oxygenated and u_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ water. A good depth of water allows a_ _ _ _ _ _ _ s_ _ _ _ between the pen and seabed, while a good water flow ensures a constant supply of dissolved oxygen and maintains the water quality.

Water t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is an important factor in determining fish health and growth. King salmon thrive in c_ _ _ _ _ waters and best growth is achieved at a temperature of 12-17°C.

King salmon is the main f_ _ _ f _ _ _ farmed in New Zealand. The net pens used by The New Zealand King Salmon Company sea farms are d_ _ _ _ _ _ specifically for New Zealand conditions and are up to 20m deep. The net is s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ from a floatation collar and in the pen the King salmon are fed until ready for h_ _ _ _ _ _. King salmon are v_ _ _ _ _ f_ _ _ _ _ _, so only feed during the day.

The depth of the pens offer healthy g_ _ _ _ _ _ c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, allowing the fish to move below the surface water.

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There are a number of important factors that need to be taken into consideration in King salmon farming, such as the depth and flow of water, temperature and shelter.

King salmon need a plentiful supply of well-oxygenated and unpolluted water. A good depth of water allows adequate space between the pen and seabed, while a good water flow ensures a constant supply of dissolved oxygen and maintains the water quality.

Water temperature is an important factor in determining fish health and growth. King salmon thrive in cooler waters and best growth is achieved at a temperature of 12-17°C.

King salmon is the main fin fish farmed in New Zealand. The net pens used by The New Zealand King Salmon Company sea farms are designed specifically for New Zealand conditions and are up to 20m deep. The net is suspended from a floatation collar and in the pen the King salmon are fed until ready for harvest. King salmon are visual feeders, so only feed during the day.

The depth of the pens offer healthy growing conditions, allowing the fish to move below the surface water.

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INTRODUCTION:Like all farming, King salmon farming comes with responsibilities. All farmers need to maintain the health of their stock and also have to consider environmental factors when farming. This activity allows students to gain a better understanding of an action and its consequence, whether positive or negative, when farming King salmon.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Consequences in farming King salmon activity sheet – 1 per group

• Consequences in farming King salmon card sheet – 1 per group


ACTIVITY:Students use sets of cards to work out in groups the good and bad consequences in King salmon farming.

SLO: Students will be able to understand that there are consequences for every aspect of King salmon farming.

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Consequences in farming King salmonCut out the cards on this Activity Sheet and Activity Sheet 2 and sort into piles with all words facing the same way. Shuffle cards then take turns to turn over each card and discuss. Talk about the action and consequence, decide if it is a positive situation for a King salmon farmer to be in or a negative situation, and put in a positive or negative pile.

Check answers at the end.

Extension: Each group comes up with four new positive and negative consequences and reports back to the class to see if they agree.

FARMING KING SALMON CONSEQUENCES

Net pen stocking rates are too high – over 5% King salmon, under 95% water.

King salmon do not thrive.


King salmon eat nutritional feed. King salmon grow.


Feed machine malfunctions, continues feeding without break. Excess feed clouds

water, damages the ecology on sea bed floor and wastes expensive feed.


Set up viewing platform so tourists can see King salmon. Low stressed King salmon.


Net pen stocking rates 2% King salmon, 98% water. Healthy King salmon.


Net pen mooring anchor breaks. Net pen floats to unsheltered area or in path of ships.

Fish, farm and ships in danger.


King salmon farm is in water that is too warm or without enough current.



Tourists allowed to handle and pat King salmon. King salmon become

highly stressed.


King salmon eat feed that is not nutritionally balanced. King salmon don’t gain weight or

become unwell.


Seal breaks into net pen and eats King salmon and causes stress levels to rise, King salmon

are lost and seal requires extraction.


King salmon swim in clear cool water. King salmon grow.


Underwater cameras are used to monitor feed so King salmon are only fed until they

stop eating. Minimises waste, as feed is expensive.


Seals and other predators are kept clear of the King salmon net pens.

Low stressed King salmon.


Computer system with King salmon health data breaks down and monitoring

is interrupted. King salmon health is jeopardised.


Farmer sets net pen 20m below sea level. Water flows freely and King

salmon stay healthy.



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Net pen stocking rates are too high – over 5% King salmon, under 95% water.





Feed machine malfunctions, continues feeding without break. Excess feed clouds

water, damages the ecology on sea bed floor and wastes expensive feed.


Set up viewing platform so tourists can see King salmon. Low stressed King salmon.


Net pen stocking rates 2% King salmon, 98% water. Healthy King salmon.


Net pen mooring anchor breaks. Net pen floats to unsheltered area or in path of ships.

Fish, farm and ships in danger.


King salmon farm is in water that is too warm or without enough current.



Tourists allowed to handle and pat King salmon. King salmon become

highly stressed.


King salmon eat feed that is not nutritionally balanced. King salmon don’t gain weight or

become unwell.


Seal breaks into net pen and eats King salmon and causes stress levels to rise, King salmon

are lost and seal requires extraction.


King salmon swim in clear cool water. King salmon grow.


Underwater cameras are used to monitor feed so King salmon are only fed until they

stop eating. Minimises waste, as feed is expensive.


Seals and other predators are kept clear of the King salmon net pens.



Computer system with King salmon health data breaks down and monitoring



Farmer sets net pen 20m below sea level. Water flows freely and King

salmon stay healthy.




Daily monitoring of water temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and feed input.

A well maintained healthy environment for King salmon to grow

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Positive situation for farmer

• King salmon eat nutritional feed. King salmon grow.• King salmon swim in clear cool water. King salmon grow.• Farmer sets net pen 20m below sea level. Water flows freely and

King salmon stay healthy.• Net pen stocking rates 2% King salmon, 98% water. Healthy King salmon.• Set up viewing platform so tourists can see King salmon.

Low stressed King salmon.• Daily monitoring of water temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and feed input.

A well maintained healthy environment for King salmon to grow.• Underwater cameras are used to monitor feed so King salmon are only fed

until they stop eating. Minimises waste, as feed is expensive.• Seals and other predators are kept clear of the King salmon net pens.


Negative situation for farmer• Feed machine malfunctions, continues feeding without break. Excess feed

clouds water, damages the ecology on sea bed floor and wastes expensive feed.• Net pen mooring anchor breaks. Net pen floats to unsheltered area or in

path of ships. Fish, farm and ships in danger.• Seal breaks into net pen and eats King salmon and causes stress levels to rise,

King salmon are lost and seal requires extraction.• Net pen stocking rates are too high – over 5% King salmon, under 95% water.

King salmon do not thrive.• Tourists allowed to handle and pat King salmon. King salmon become

highly stressed.• King salmon eat feed that is not nutritionally balanced. King salmon don’t

gain weight or become unwell.• King salmon farm is in water that is too warm or without enough current.

King salmon do not thrive.• Computer system with King salmon health data breaks down and monitoring


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INTRODUCTION:Net pens are a key piece of equipment for King salmon farming. One of the reasons they are used is to keep King salmon in and predators out. Read the information and get students to design and even make their own net pen.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Design a net pen activity sheet (Level 3)

Or• Design a net pen activity sheet (Level 4-5)


ACTIVITY:Students design a new type of net pen and surrounding environment suitable for King salmon. Includes thinking about the types of materials they would use, how big the fish are, how many fish in each pen and how much space they need, and the environment that the net pen is placed in. For levels 4 and 5, also includes measurement.

SLO: Students will be able to plan and design, plus possibly build and trial, a net pen suitable for the Marlborough Sounds to farm King salmon.

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INFORMATION SHEET 1

There are a number of important factors that need to be taken into consideration for designing a net pen for King salmon farming, such as the depth and flow of water, temperature and shelter.

WaterKing salmon need a plentiful supply of clean and clear water. A good depth of water allows adequate space between the pen and seabed, while a good water flow ensures a constant supply of oxygen and maintains the water quality.

TemperatureTemperature is an important factor in determining fish health and growth. King salmon thrive in cooler waters and best growth is achieved at a temperature of 12-17°C.

ProtectionSea-based net pens in New Zealand require a fence around the top to protect the King salmon from predators such as seals and birds.

ShelterShelter is important. Wind and waves can affect feeding even with the protection of net pen structures. Net movement during rough weather may also cause stress, as does the presence of predators like seals, sharks and dolphins.

Pens for NZKing salmon is the main fin fish farmed in New Zealand. The net pens used by The New Zealand King Salmon Company sea farms are chosen because they work for New Zealand conditions and are up to 40m wide. The net depth is around 18-20m deep and a re suspended from floatation pontoons.

King salmon are fed until ready for harvest. King salmon are visual feeders, so only feed during the day. The depth of the pens offer improved growing conditions, allowing the fish to move below the surface water.

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INFORMATION SHEET 2 Some ideas…

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Design a net pen – Level 3Using the information below and your own research, design a new type of net pen and surrounding environment suitable for King salmon.

Think about the types of materials you would use, how big the fish are, how many fish are in each pen and how much space they need, and the environment that the sea pen is placed in.

Your pen needs to include:

1. Net – to keep the fish in and predators out

2. Ropes – to keep it in one place

3. Floatation collar – to keep it floating

4. Depth – to give the fish space

5. Shelter – to keep waves and wind down

6. Strong flow of cool water – for oxygen and cleanliness

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Design a net pen – Level 4 - 5Using the information below and your own research, design a new type of net pen and surrounding environment suitable for King salmon, including measurements.

Think about the types of materials you would use, how big the fish are, how many fish in each pen and how much space they need, and the environment that the sea pen is placed in.

Your pen needs to include:

• Net – to keep the fish in and predators out

• Ropes – to keep it in one place

• Floatation collar – to keep it floating

• Depth – to give the fish space

• Shelter – to keep waves and wind down

• Strong flow of cool water – for oxygen and cleanliness

Extension:

You could build a model of your net pen and test in water, using Robo Fish. Straws are good to use when designing net pens.

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INTRODUCTION:The New Zealand King Salmon Company produces a variety of products under the Regal and Southern Ocean brands including:• hot smoked King salmon• cold smoked King salmon slices• fresh King salmon sides• King salmon and potato cakes• whole fresh King salmon

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Design an advert activity sheet – 1 per student• Design an advert packaging sheet – 1 per student• Salmon packaging samples• Paper for a poster or cartoon• Websites: YouTube, www.regalsalmon.co.nz, www.kingsalmon.co.nz


ACTIVITY:Students will look at an existing product produced by The New Zealand King Salmon Company and create an advertisement of their choice to promote the product.

SLO: Students will be able to design and make an advertisement to promote a King salmon product from The New Zealand King Salmon Company.

Design an advert 3-5LEVEL

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PACKAGING SHEET Design an advertHere is the range of products produced by The New Zealand King Salmon Company under the Regal and Southern Ocean brands.

Fresh Salmon

Regal Fresh Cuts Salmon Stir Fry

275g 05359

Regal Fresh Cuts Salmon Loins 250g 05357

Fresh Fillet - Skin on bone in or bone out

Whole Salmon - Various Size Grades

Regal Twin Pack Cold Smoked Salmon Slices

200g 30265

Regal Twin Pack Smoked Salmon

Pastrami 200g 30225

Regal Twin Pack Cold Smoked Salmon Slices

100g 30253

Cold Smoked Salmon

Wood Roasted Salmon

Regal Wood Roasted Portion Natural

200g 31503

Regal Wood RoastedPortion Mixed Pepper &

Spices 200g 31501

Regal Wood Roasted Portion Lemon & Herb

200g 31541

Regal Wood Roasted Portion Sundried Tomato &

Basil 200g 31543

Regal Wood Roasted Fillet Natural

31021

Regal Wood Roasted Fillet Mixed Peppers & Spices

31019

Regal Cold Smoked Salmon Slices 500g 30039

Regal Artisan Manuka Smoked Salmon Slices

250g 30157

Regal Artisan Manuka Smoked Salmon Slices

100g 30153

The Regal Artisan Range is our salute to a traditional, more considered approach to crafting fine foods. We’ve taken the

finest hand-selected New Zealand King Salmon, cured it with premium sea salt, and smoked it for several hours using

native manuka wood chips. The result is salmon rich in aroma, vibrant in colour,

and delicate on the palate.

Raised in the cool, deep waters of New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds, Regal Marlborough King Salmon has an incredible flavour, colour, texture and healthy Omega-3s.

So when your customers purchase Regal Marlborough King Salmon you can be sure they’re enjoying some of the best salmon in the world.

Our salmon is available in a wide variety of cuts and styles to suit every occasion. The range includes fresh whole salmon, fillets, cold smoked and wood roasted salmon.

Other

Regal Wood Roasted Nibbles Salsa

200g 32711

Regal Cold Smoked Salmon Slices

50g 30263

Regal Ready to Roast Fillet

Sweet Chilli, Lime & Mint

Random Weight05026

Regal Wood Roasted Portion Sweet Chilli, Lime &

Mint 200g 31549

Regal Smoked Salmon & Potato Cakes120g 19009

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ACTIVITY SHEET

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Design an advertLook at the packaging sheet and packaging samples, then choose one product to promote. Have a look at the packaging for ideas on what you could use to promote the product. Think about the name, nutritional content, how it is produced, the environment in which it was grown and the price.

Include in your advertisement:

1. Name of product.2. Cost; how much you would sell this for.3. Nutritional content, identify key points.4. Environment in which it was grown.5. Anything else you can think of that would make people want to buy your product.

You could: • Make a poster.• Act out an advertisement.• Film a TV or radio advertisement using a tablet or camera.

Extension:

Create a new King salmon product and share the name, benefits and details with the class.

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21Activity

INTRODUCTION:King salmon live in the wild in New Zealand’s rivers and the sea and are also farmed in net pens in the South Island, including the Marlborough Sounds. There are similarities and differences between farmed and wild King salmon.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Farmed vs wild King salmon information sheet 1 & information sheet 2

– 1 of each per student• Farmed vs wild King salmon activity sheet 1 & activity sheet 2

– 1 of each per student• ‘Grown here’ poster


ACTIVITY:Students research to find out the similarities and differences between farmed and wild King salmon.

SLO: Students will know the similarities and differences between farmed and wild King salmon.

Farmed vs wild King salmon

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INFORMATION SHEET 1

ADULTSAdult King salmon reach harvest size of 4kg in net pens at the sea farms (around 12-18 months)

ALEVINAlevin are hatched from eggs at the fresh water hatchery

FRYFry are transferred to outside raceways at the fresh water hatchery

SMOLTAt around 100g smolt are transferred to net pens at the sea farms

OVA Ova or eggs are collected at the fresh water hatchery



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INFORMATION SHEET 2

Wild King salmon life cycle


ACTIVITY SHEET 1


Farmed vs wild King salmon1. Similarities & differences

Research to find out the similarities and differences between farmed salmon and wild salmon. The ‘Grown here’ poster will help.

Complete the table:


Farmed King salmon Wild King salmon

Born in hatchery Born in stream gravel redd

Grow out in the open ocean

Life cycle stages are managed for year round production

Must swim away from predators

Health not monitored

Fed formulated diet

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ACTIVITY SHEET 2

2. Compare life cycles Complete the table using the life cycle information in the information sheet.

Complete the table:


Stage LocationFresh wateror sea water


Ova Hatchery Ova

Alevin Alevin

Fry Fry

Smolt Smolt

Adult Adult Sea water

Spawning Spawning

ANSWERS SHEET 1


Farmed vs wild King salmon1. Similarities & differences

Research to find out the similarities and differences between farmed salmon and wild salmon. The ‘Grown here’ poster will help.

Complete the table:


Born in hatchery Born in stream gravel nest

Grow out in net pens Grow out in the open ocean

Life cycle stages are managed for year round production

Live in fresh water until they’re smolt, mature at sea, then return

to fresh water lay eggs

Predator nets keep predators away from the salmon

Must swim away from predators

Health monitored Health not monitored

Fed formulated diet Catch own food

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ANSWERS SHEET 2




Ova Hatchery Fresh water Ova River Fresh water

Alevin Hatchery Fresh water Alevin River Fresh water

Fry Hatchery Fresh water Fry River Fresh water

SmoltTransfer hatchery

to sea penFresh water & sea water

Smolt River to seaFresh water &

sea water

Adult Sea pen Sea water Adult Sea Sea water

Spawning Hatchery Fresh water Spawning River Fresh water

Farmed vs wild King salmon2. Compare life cycles Complete the table using the life cycle information in the information sheet.

Complete the table:

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INTRODUCTION:King salmon is a food that is growing in popularity, especially because of its high levels of healthy oil, Omega-3. It is a food that can be eaten raw, smoked or cooked for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack.

King salmon grown in New Zealand is coveted worldwide because of its superior taste and appearance, and because it is farmed sustainably.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Food technology activity sheets 1, 2 & 3 – 1 per student

• Regal salmon packaging

• Websites: www.regalsalmon.co.nz


ACTIVITY:Students learn about the Regal salmon food product through designing a recipe, looking at nutritional content and investigating packaging.

SLO: Students will be able to design their own recipe using King salmon, find out the nutritional content, and investigate packaging.

Food technology 3-5LEVEL

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ACTIVITY SHEET 1

Food technology1. Design your own recipeResearch recipes using King salmon. Find tips on cooking King salmon. How do you keep the nutritional content?

Have a go at following an existing King salmon recipe (try: www.regalsalmon.co.nz/recipes), then design your own recipe and make the dish.

A successful dish should look like you would want to eat it (appearance), have nutritional value (be a healthy option) and taste good.

Food technology

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ACTIVITY SHEET 2

2. Nutritional content

Compare nutritional content of smoked King salmon vs raw King salmon vs cooked King salmon – what’s the same, what’s different, which one is best for you?

NZ King Salmon Natural Wood Roasted

Regal Fresh Cuts Loins Southern Ocean Cold Smoked

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ACTIVITY SHEET 3

3. Packaging

Using the New Zealand King Salmon food packaging in the kit, look at what is on each side:

• What are the features of each side? • Make a list. • Think about the materials the packaging is made from and why they use those materials. • Design new packaging that The New Zealand King Salmon Company could use.

4. King salmon vs Atlantic salmon

Research what the differences are between locally grown farmed King salmon and imported farmed Atlantic salmon. Include how they are farmed, nutritional content and their physical features.

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INTRODUCTION:This true/false quiz is great for a starter activity to introduce King salmon and King salmon farming.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Fun facts quiz activity sheet – 1 per student


ACTIVITY:This is a true or false quiz about interesting King salmon facts. It could be handed out, read out and students guess aloud, or turned into a wall display with questions for students to answer.

SLO: Students will discover fun and interesting facts about King salmon.

Fun facts quiz 3-5LEVEL

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ACTIVITY SHEET

Fun facts quizRead the questions below, are they True or False?

1. King salmon is an anadromous fish, adapted to life in fresh water and sea water.

2. In the wild King salmon adults die 5 weeks after spawning (laying eggs).

3. In the wild King salmon feed every 3 hours, day and night.

4. The King salmon is known also as Chinook and Oncorhynchus tshawytscha (can you say that?).

5. While at sea wild King salmon feed heavily on shrimp,

prawns and various species of small fish. The pigments

in their prey colour turn their flesh and eggs orange.

6. King salmon from New Zealand makes up 40% of the

world’s farmed salmon.

7. King salmon are able to swim up to 50km.

8. King Salmon is farmed in the Marlborough Sounds and other parts of the South Island.

9. King salmon is a great source of Omega-3.

10. King salmon have a poor sense of smell.

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ANSWERS SHEET

Fun facts quiz1. King salmon is an anadromous fish, adapted to life in fresh water

and sea water. True

2. In the wild King salmon adults die 5 weeks after spawning (laying eggs). False – both female and male adult King salmon die 2 days after spawning.

3. In the wild King salmon feed every 3 hours, day and night. False – wild King salmon only feed during the day as they are visual feeders.

4. The King salmon is known also as Chinook and Oncorhynchus tshawytscha (can you say that?). True

5. While at sea wild King salmon feed heavily on shrimp, prawns and various species of small fish. The pigments in their prey colour turn their flesh and eggs orange. True

6. King salmon from New Zealand makes up 40% of the world’s

farmed salmon. False - King salmon from New Zealand makes up less than 1% of the world’s farmed salmon. 99% of salmon from New Zealand makes up 88% of global production. The remaining 12% of King salmon is from Chile and Canada.

7. King salmon are able to swim up to 50km.

False – King salmon are able to swim up to 2000km.

8. King Salmon is farmed in the Marlborough Sounds and other parts of the South Island. True

9. King salmon is a great source of Omega-3. True

10. King salmon have a poor sense of smell. False – King salmon have a great sense of smell.

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INTRODUCTION:Aquaculture, or marine farming, is a growing industry in New Zealand. We have such a large coastline and more people are eating fish and shellfish, and New Zealand seafood is highly regarded world-wide because of our environmentally friendly farming practices. Fish like King salmon also have high levels of healthy Omega-3 oil. There are many careers in aquaculture, from working on a marine farm, driving a truck, to being a fish scientist or marketing and selling seafood around the world.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Careers in aquaculture information sheet – 1 per student

• Careers in aquaculture activity sheet – 1 per student or group

• Paper for poster

• Teacher reference:

http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/Career-education


ACTIVITY:Students choose a job in aquaculture to research and present on a poster or PowerPoint presentation, interview a person who does that job or invite a person from the aquaculture industry to talk about their career to the class.

SLO: Students will be able to identify careers in the aquaculture industry and the skills and qualifications needed to be able to do those jobs.

Careers in aquaculture 4-5LEVEL

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INFORMATION SHEET

Farming & processing

• Hatchery technician

• Sea farmer

• Diver

• Feeding technician

• Harvester

• Barge skipper

• Truck driver

Management & administration

• Administrator

• Manager

• Executive

• Human resources

• IT

• Finance

Science

• Marine biologist

• Biotoxin monitoring specialist

• Marine ecologist

• Aquaculture nutritionist

• Aquatic health specialist

• Researcher

• Food technologist

• Environmental officer

• Vet

Training for aquaculture roles

• Queen Charlotte Aquaculture academy

• Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

• Seafood Industry Training Organisation

• Otago University

• Bay of Plenty Polytechnic

Aquaculture-related organisations

• Sanfords

• Aquaculture NZ

• Seafood NZ

• NZ Salmon Farmers Association

• Marine Farmers Association

• NIWA (National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research)

• MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries)

• DOC (Department of Conservation) including CITES (The Convention on International Trade

in Endangered Species)

• Cawthron Institute

• Talleys

Engineering

• Water systems

• Marine

• Build & design sea pens

• Maintenance engineering

• Net maintenance

• Factory engineers

Sales & marketing

• Marketer

• Graphic designer / web designer

• Sales person

• Supplier

• Retailer

Careers in aquaculture

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ACTIVITY SHEET

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Careers in aquacultureTake a look at the career options in the aquaculture industry on the information sheet and see which jobs you might be interested in. From the list of careers, choose a job in aquaculture to research.

1. Present your findings on a poster or PowerPoint presentationAnswer the following questions in your presentation:• What does the job involve?• What qualifications are required?• How and where you can gain the qualifications?• What skills you need and what type of person would be suited to this role?• What else is useful to know about this role?

2. Interview a person who does the job you choseQuestions you could ask:• What qualifications did you need to do?

• What skills does your job need?

• How did you decide to follow this career?

• What do you enjoy about your job?

3. Invite a person who works in aquaculture to speak to the classUse questions from above to ask your guest speaker, or write your own questions that you could ask about their career and how they got there.

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INTRODUCTION:King salmon are anadromous – they are born in fresh water, spend most of their life in sea water then migrate to fresh water again to spawn. In order to survive in both fresh and salt water, King salmon have a number of physical adaptations that enable them to survive.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Physical features of King salmon information sheet – 1 per student

• Physical features of King salmon activity sheet – 1 per student

• Paper for making posters


ACTIVITY:This activity involves students exploring the external anatomy of the King salmon and researching what role each part plays in how the fish moves.

SLO: Students will be able to identify the different parts of the King salmon and explain how they help the King salmon to survive.

Physical features of King salmon

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Physical features of King salmonKing salmon are anadromous – they are born in fresh water, spend most of their life in sea water then migrate to fresh water again to spawn.

ColourThe colour of wild King salmon changes depending on whether they are in salt water or fresh water. At smolt stage they have a silvery coating which protects them from predators and also helps in the transition between fresh water and sea water.

Two special external features of King salmon are its scales and the lateral line.

ScalesUnlike many other fish, King salmon scales are very soft and almost part of the skin. Believe it or not scales can show growth rings just like trees, so we can tell how old a fish is by the number of rings.

Lateral lineThe lateral line on a King salmon is a line of cells which can detect pressure and also sense movement and objects in water.

King salmon have a streamlined body so they can move through water with ease and also up rivers.

NostrilsNostrils are used by King salmon just like ours to smell scent, to smell danger and recognise the scents from their birth place. This can help them work out their way home. We smell scent in the air but fish smell scents in the water.

GillsKing salmon need gills to absorb dissolved oxygen from the water. This enables them to breathe (instead of using lungs). They do this by opening their mouth and taking in water. This water then flows over the gills.

FinsThe caudal fin (tail) pushes from side to side is used for balance and helps to push through water. Female King salmon use the tail to dig a redd (nest) to lay their eggs.

Just along from the tail on top is the adipose fin, with no known purpose.

The dorsal fin is on the very top and acts like a keel on a ship to keep the King salmon upright. It also controls the direction the fish moves in.

Two pectoral fins are situated at the front on the bottom. The pelvic fins are underneath the dorsal fin. Both pectoral and pelvic fins are used for steering and balance, as well as helping the King salmon move up and down in the water.

The anal fin sits on the bottom near the tail and helps keep the fish stable and upright.

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Physical features of King salmon1. Read the Physical features of King salmon information sheet and label the external (outside) parts of the King salmon below with

these features:

• Dorsal fin• Caudal fin

• Eye • Adipose fin

• Mouth• Pelvic fins

• Pectoral fins• Gills

• Anal fin• Lateral line

2. Make a poster to explain the parts of the King salmon (physical adaptations) and how these help them to survive.

ACTIVITY SHEET

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Physical features of King salmon 1. Read the information sheet about the physical adaptations of the King salmon and how these help the King salmon to survive, and label the external (outside) parts of the King salmon with these features:

• Dorsal fin• Caudal fin

• Eye • Adipose fin

• Mouth• Pelvic fins

• Pectoral fins• Gills

• Anal fin• Lateral line

Caudal fin

Pectoral finsPelvic finsAnal fin Gills

Mouth

Adipose fin

Lateral lineDorsal fin

Eye

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INTRODUCTION:The New Zealand King Salmon Company farms King salmon to produce a variety of products. This just doesn’t happen overnight, there is a long process involving the hatchery, sea farms, harvesting, and processing and packaging before it arrives on supermarket shelves.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• Hatchery to plate information sheet – 1 per student

• Hatchery to plate activity sheet – 1 per group (six groups)

• Hatchery process poster

• Sea farm poster

• Primary salmon process poster

• Recipes at: www.regalsalmon.co.nz/recipes


ACTIVITY:Through this activity students can follow the process of the King salmon from hatchery to farming, harvesting to processing, through to retail shops, and eventually ending up on the plate at home.

SLO: Students will be able to follow the process of farming King salmon from hatchery to plate.

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INFORMATION SHEET

Hatchery to plateIt is believed that the current global population of 7 billion people will be 9 billion by 2050. So there will be an increase in demand for protein.

Fish farming (aquaculture) is one of the most sustainable and efficient ways to produce animal protein on the planet. It offers a way to increase fish production and feed the world’s growing population without affecting wild stocks.

Globally, aquaculture now produces more food (protein/meat) for human consumption than wild-caught seafood or beef.

With its high Omega-3 content, farmed King salmon is an excellent source of protein.

A small space is needed for King salmon farming, compared to other types of farming ie dairy. In 2015, the New Zealand King Salmon Company produced around 6,000 metric tonnes of King salmon from about 5 surface hectares of sea space.

Sustainable King salmon farming

We need to ensure that our King salmon farming is sustainable and will be able to carry on for a long time.

We need to be mindful of protecting our wild fish populations and not upsetting the environment in which they grow.

70% of the King salmon gets eaten compared with approximately 50% of pork and chicken, and lamb at 38%.

How does farmed King salmon get to your plate?

Hatchery

Sea Farm

Harvesting

Processing

Restaurants / Home

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ACTIVITY SHEET

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Hatchery to plateFollow the process of the King salmon from hatchery to farming, harvesting to processing, through to retail shops, and eventually ending up on your plate at home.

1. In groups, read the information sheet and discuss. Research any more information you think you will need.

2. Investigate an area further (hatchery, sea farm, harvesting, processing, shops, restaurants/home).

3. Present back to the class, for example using a PowerPoint presentation, a poster, written essay, acting out the process, song.

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