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Aquatic Biology
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Aquatic Biology explores the aquaculture industry as it relates to biology. Emphasis is placed on scientific concepts involving the use of microscopes and the conversion of unit measurements. Topics include history, aquatic species, water management, health and sanitation, biotechnology, and aquaculture issues.
Research and share information on significant achievementsIdentify and classify aquatic species using scientific nomenclatureIdentify exotic, invasive, and indigenous aquatic species and illustrate their distribution throughout North AmericaDistinguish among types of aquatic animal production in the United States, including facilitiesIdentify characteristics of ectothermic animalsInvestigate and explain concepts of diffusion and osmosis as related to aquatic organismsFormulate procedures necessary for managing water quality within aquaculture environmentsDiagnose major diseases of aquatic environments and identify their causesDescribe measures for managing aquatic predators and pestsObtain and share information about contributions of biotechnology to the aquaculture industryTrace biogeochemical cycles through the environment, including water, carbon, oxygen, phosphorus, and nitrogenIdentify state agencies responsible for the development of effluent limitations, guidelinesIdentify and discuss causes of potential conflicts concerning land and water use in the aquaculture industryGather, evaluate, and share information about sustainability problems in aquaculture production