ABCs of fish: N.S. program aims to bring seafood industry to classrooms

Stacked lobster traps are pictured. (Province of Nova Scotia)

A new Nova Scotia program aims to introduce students to the seafood industry through classrooms resources.

The Coast to Classroom program will offer resources in more than 100 courses for grades 7-to-12 students in the public system. The province says the materials will help students learn about coastal resources, marine ecosystems and careers in fisheries and aquaculture.

“Our ocean environment has always shaped Nova Scotia’s communities, economy and way of life,” said Nolan Young, minister of labour, skills and immigration, in a news release. “Coast to Classroom helps students better understand the opportunities connected to our oceans and coastal industries, while encouraging the next generation to explore rewarding careers in sectors that are so important to our province’s future.”

The province developed the program with the Centre for Marine Applied Research.

The government notes Nova Scotia seafood exports were valued at roughly $2.2 billion last year.

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