Aquaculture in the Philippines Quiz
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Aquaculture in the Philippines Quiz

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In what year was the giant gourami introduced to the Philippines?

  • 1938
  • 1967
  • 1973
  • 1927 (correct)

    • Which seaweed species was commercially cultivated first among marine algae in the Philippines?

  • Caulerpa (correct)
  • Eucheuma
  • Sargassum
  • Kappaphycus

    • What significant agricultural technology was first applied to Caulerpa farming?

  • Aquaponics
  • Greenhouse cultivation
  • Hydroponics
  • Using milkfish ponds (correct)

    • In which decade did Eucheuma cultivation begin in the Philippines?

    <p>1960s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assisted Marine Colloids Ltd in establishing a reliable supply of Eucheuma?

    <p>Dr. Maxwell Doty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Kappaphycus alvarezii previously recognized as?

    <p>Eucheuma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for maintaining a fresh supply of nutrients in Caulerpa farming?

    <p>Frequent water exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was trial farming of Eucheuma conducted before family plots were established?

    <p>Mindoro Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does aquaculture involve according to the definition provided?

    <p>The farming of aquatic organisms such as fish and mollusks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an intervention to enhance production in aquaculture?

    <p>Protection from competitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical significance does the Common Carp have in the context of aquaculture?

    <p>It was the first fish species to be cultured in China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fish species was the earliest known to be grown in the Philippines for aquaculture?

    <p>Bangus (Milkfish)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major advancement was achieved in 1979 regarding milkfish aquaculture?

    <p>The first successful spawning of milkfish in captivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did aquaculture start historically in China?

    <p>Fish were grown in ponds on silkworm farms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of ownership in aquaculture?

    <p>Preventing exploitation of the cultivated products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the Philippine aquaculture industry is noted for its diversity?

    <p>Species and ecosystem types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the International Center of Living Aquatic Resources Management start its program to develop an improved strain of tilapia?

    <p>1988</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two organizations funded the tilapia aquaculture program in 1988?

    <p>Asian Development Bank and United Nations Development Programme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fish hybrid was promoted as a viable alternative to milkfish in saltwater ponds?

    <p>O. hornorum and O. mossambicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which decade was the technology for giant freshwater prawn culture introduced to the Philippines?

    <p>1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency operates a Macrobrachium hatchery in the Philippines?

    <p>BFAR Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the common carp first introduced to the Philippines for aquaculture purposes?

    <p>1915</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exotic fish species was introduced to the Philippines from California in 1905?

    <p>Black bass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the GIFT program initiated in 1988?

    <p>To create a sustainable strain of tilapia for aquaculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Eucheuma farming in the Philippines?

    <p>It has made the Philippines the world’s largest producer of carageenophyte seaweed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the commercial cultivation of Gracilaria in the Philippines likely begin?

    <p>1973</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for stocking rabbitfish and spadefish in empty ponds?

    <p>Availability of large fingerlings during certain months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were early attempts to culture seabass in ponds only serious from the mid-1980s?

    <p>Fingerlings were unavailable before this period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were live groupers first cultivated by coastal fishers?

    <p>By fattening them in small cages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following species is not mentioned as being cultivated in the Philippines?

    <p>Tilapia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year is commonly referred to as the start for the significant farming of Gracilaria?

    <p>1973</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristics of S.guttatus and S.vermiculatus contribute to their popularity?

    <p>They are among the faster growing species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of aquaculture practiced in freshwater environments?

    <p>Freshwater aquaculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the stage of aquaculture that involves growing fry to larger juveniles?

    <p>Nursery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system of aquaculture includes the use of tanks made from concrete or plastic?

    <p>Land-Base Tanks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fish is NOT mentioned as suitable for cage aquaculture?

    <p>Tiger shrimp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary advantage of aquaculture mentioned in the overview?

    <p>Utilizes idle lands unsuitable for agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In semi-intensive aquaculture, what type of feeding is usually practiced?

    <p>Natural food and supplemental feeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming system typically involves the use of floating or fixed cages?

    <p>Cages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of aquaculture practice is characterized by high stocking densities and regular feeding?

    <p>Intensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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