Engage your students in real-world science with this thought-provoking assignment exploring seafood fraud, DNA barcoding, and sustainable fishing practices. In "Fishy Business", students dive into the science of genetic identification and uncover how DNA barcoding is used to expose mislabeling in the global seafood industry.

Perfect for high school biology, marine science, or environmental science classes, this resource blends genetics, ecology, and ethics into one meaningful activity. Critical thinking, research, and real-world application are at the heart of this assignment.

What’s Included:

• Student worksheet with informational reading prompt on DNA barcoding and sustainable fishing
• DNA sequences of fish to decode into RNA and then to its amino acid sequence
• Color coded barcodes to identify fish + fish information (link provided on Canva digital copy)
• Analysis questions on sustainability and DNA barcoding
• Teacher answer key