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Thai Shrimp Farmers Reclaim Mangrove Forests

ENVIRONMENT Communities in Thailand are restoring degraded mangrove forests to grow and harvest clean, healthy shrimp. (Al Jazeera) Download and print our guide to the mangrove ecosystem, in English or Spanish—then color one yourself! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Questions According to the great article from Al Jazeera, Thai aquacultural communities are planting mangrove trees … Continue reading Thai Shrimp Farmers Reclaim Mangrove Forests

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You Won’t Believe the Source of the World’s Most Sustainable Salmon

BUSINESS When you hear the term “sustainable seafood,” you might envision a fisherman pulling catch from a pristine sea. But the most sustainable Atlantic salmon are not caught. And they’re not from the sea. (TIME) Use our resources to learn more about sustainable seafood. Discussion Ideas Where are the sources world’s “most sustainable” sources of Atlantic salmon? According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch … Continue reading You Won’t Believe the Source of the World’s Most Sustainable Salmon

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