Going Fishing In The Classroom!

Grade Level: 4th Grade Life Science and General Science The student will investigate and understand that organisms, including humans, interact with one another and with nonliving components in the ecosystem. Key ideas include that interrelationships exist in populations, communities, and ecosystems

Tracing Atlantic Sea Scallops Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology

Traceable seafood can be linked back to its origin and method of catch. Improving the traceability of marine organisms involves establishing a transparent Chain of Custody (CoC) by collecting data at checkpoints throughout the supply chain, from ship to shore to store. This report explores the feasibility of integrating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology into the United States Atlantic sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) fishery in order to improve traceability. This report serves as a forward-looking evaluation of RFID technology that is intended to inform interested stakeholders of its functionality and capabilities. It is not intended to serve as a management proposal