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What is aquaculture?
What is aquaculture?
Aquaculture is also known as fish farming and is an industry that provides a significant portion of the seafood consumed worldwide.
What are the benefits of aquaculture?
What are the benefits of aquaculture?
Aquaculture contributes to global food security by providing a consistent and reliable source of protein-rich seafood. It also generates economic opportunities, particularly in coastal and rural communities, by creating jobs, stimulating trade, and fostering economic growth.
Which of the following is a benefit of aquaculture?
Which of the following is a benefit of aquaculture?
- Causes harm to the environment
- Decreases pressure on wild fish populations (correct)
- Results in decreased economic growth
- Increases demand for aquatic products
What is aquaculture also known as?
What is aquaculture also known as?
Aquaculture helps bridge the gap between ______ and demand, ensuring a steady food supply for a growing population
Aquaculture helps bridge the gap between ______ and demand, ensuring a steady food supply for a growing population
The aquaculture industry generates economic opportunities, particularly in ______ and rural communities
The aquaculture industry generates economic opportunities, particularly in ______ and rural communities
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What is Aquaculture?
- Aquaculture is the practice of cultivating aquatic plants and animals, such as fish, shellfish, and algae, in controlled environments like ponds, tanks, and ocean enclosures.
Benefits of Aquaculture
- Helps bridge the gap between supply and demand, ensuring a steady food supply for a growing population.
- Generates economic opportunities, particularly in coastal and rural communities.
- Provides a sustainable source of protein for human consumption.
Other Names for Aquaculture
- Aquaculture is also known as fish farming or aquatic farming.
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