What is the ARC? BIM’s Aquaculture Remote Classroom, or ARC for short, is a schools programme aligned with the Irish primary school curriculum. It is designed to help younger audiences learn about aquaculture using immersive technologies including VR headsets so pupils can plunge to the depths’ of the sea to learn about how salmon, oysters and mussels are farmed in Ireland.
The ARC is jointly funded by the Government of Ireland and the EU under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).
What is Aquaculture? Aquaculture is the farming of plants and animals in the water.
How does the ARC work? The ARC is a mobile classroom that’s fitted out with interactive technologies, including VR headsets delivered by a team of enthusiastic facilitators.
How much does it cost to book? The ARC is free of charge.
How do I book? To register your interest in booking the ARC, please fill out the short online form linked below.
