Model fishing nets. 4.7.5.3 Sustainable fisheries Explain why some fish 0.5 Competition who can Fishing: – stocks are declining and catch the most fish? Present and analyse Fish stocks are Different sized nets why this is a problem. data. declining and need to Discuss the problems of and different sized be maintained at levels Describe ways that fish catching both large and fish or objects to where breeding stocks can be conserved. small fish and relate to the represent fish, continues or some fishing industry. How can troughs or buckets Give an example of species may disappear. we maintain fish stocks? of water. sustainable food production. Net size and fishing Research fishing quotas quotas play important for different types of fish roles in conservation of and display the fish stocks. information. Research what has happened to bluefin tuna and what we could do to increase fish stocks. Model an industrially 4.7.5.4 Role of biotechnology Describe how 1 Label a diagram of an controlled vat. microorganisms can be industrially controlled vat Modern biotechnology grown in large vats to for microbial growth. techniques enable large produce useful products. Explain all the sensors quantities of and control features. microorganisms to be Explain how the conditions cultured in industrially in the vat are monitored controlled vats for food and controlled for optimal Do a taste comparison of or medical purposes. growth. a mycoprotein based food The fungus Fusarium is and its counterpart. ‘real’ useful for producing mycoprotein, a food suitable for
4.7.5.3 Sustainable fisheries Fish stocks are declining and need to be maintained at levels where breeding continues or some species may disappear. Net size and fishing quotas play important roles in conservation of fish stocks. Explain why some fish stocks are declining and why this is a problem. Describe ways that fish stocks can be conserved. Give an example of sustainable food production. 0.5 Competition – who can catch the most fish? Discuss the problems of catching both large and small fish and relate to the fishing industry. How can we maintain fish stocks? Research fishing quotas for different types of fish and display the information. Research what has happened to bluefin tuna and what we could do to increase fish stocks. Model fishing nets. Present and analyse data. Fishing: Different sized nets and different sized fish or objects to represent fish, troughs or buckets of water. 4.7.5.4 Role of biotechnology Modern biotechnology techniques enable large quantities of microorganisms to be cultured in industrially controlled vats for food or medical purposes. The fungus Fusarium is useful for producing mycoprotein, a food suitable for Describe how microorganisms can be grown in large vats to produce useful products. Explain how the conditions in the vat are monitored and controlled for optimal growth. 1 Label a diagram of an industrially controlled vat for microbial growth. Explain all the sensors and control features. Do a taste comparison of a mycoprotein based food and its ‘real’ counterpart. Model an industrially controlled vat.
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