15 Questions
What is the term for the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms?
Aquafarming
Which type of water bodies are used in aquaculture?
All of these
What is the difference between aquaculture and commercial fishing?
Aquaculture is the breeding of fish, commercial fishing is the harvesting of wild fish
What does mariculture refer to?
Aquaculture practiced in seawater habitats and lagoons
What is pisciculture?
Fish farming to obtain fish products as food
What is the purpose of a fish hatchery?
Releasing juvenile fish into the wild for recreational fishing or to supplement a species' natural numbers
Why is fish farming becoming more important worldwide?
Due to the increasing demand for dietary fish protein
Which of the following is not a benefit of fish farming mentioned in the text?
Increasing the fish population in the wild
What is the most important fish species produced in fish farming worldwide?
Carp
What does aquaculture involve?
Controlled cultivation and harvesting of aquatic animals
What is the primary reason for the increase in global demand for dietary fish protein?
Overfishing in wild fisheries
What is the main purpose of fish farming?
Commercial breeding of fish
What is a common practice in a fish hatchery?
Release of juvenile fish into the wild
What are the benefits of establishing artificial fish colonies in fish farming?
Protection from natural predators and competitive threats
Which of the following fish species is not mentioned as an important product of fish farming?
Tuna
Test your knowledge about Aquaculture and learn about the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and more. Explore the different types of aquaculture and understand the importance of cultivating these organisms under controlled conditions.
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