Nova Scotia students will soon have a new way to learn about one of the province’s most important industries.
The provincial government has launched Coast to Classroom, a new educational program designed to introduce students to Nova Scotia’s seafood sector and the career opportunities it offers.
The program was announced Tuesday at Shelburne Regional High School and will be available in schools across the province beginning this fall.
Coast to Classroom provides ready-to-use learning resources for students in grades 7 through 12. The materials can be incorporated into more than 100 courses and include lesson plans, activities and virtual learning tools.
Students will learn about fisheries, aquaculture, marine ecosystems, sustainable seafood practices and the wide range of careers connected to the industry, from harvesting and processing to ocean technology.
The program is already being used through the Local Industries 11 course, which was piloted this school year at Shelburne Regional High School and Barrington Municipal High School.
The province says the initiative is intended to help students better understand the role oceans play in Nova Scotia’s economy and encourage interest in careers connected to coastal communities.
According to the province, Nova Scotia’s seafood sector directly employs nearly 19,000 people and generated approximately $2.2 billion in exports in 2025.
Coast to Classroom was developed in partnership with the Centre for Marine Applied Research.
