Aquaculture - curriculum for common programme subject in VG2 (AKV2-01)

Aquaculture and the environment

• plan, implement, document and evaluate optimal operations based on the biology of the farmed species
• describe chemical and physical properties in water and elaborate on the most important environmental factors in the aquatic environment
• carry out routine measurements of relevant environmental parameters and assess the results based on the species’ environmental requirements and tolerance limits
• carry out work in line with relevant regulations for preventive health work, animal welfare and hygiene
• identify environmental problems linked to aquaculture and discuss how they can be prevented locally and globally
• propose damage limitation measures for an incident at a fish farm
• recognise normal behaviour and appearance in fish farm organisms and elaborate on common diseases and parasites
• handle and use chemicals correctly in accordance with information in an EHS data sheet
• elaborate on breeding targets for actual fish-farm organisms
• discuss how an aquaculture business can be run in co-existence with other commercial interests, preservation and leisure activities