Brackishwater Cage Culture Introduction

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What will prevent the supply of low-quality fish to consumers?

Increase in water pollution

Government subsidies for fishermen

Availability of high-value fish to local/domestic markets (correct)

Enhancement of post-harvest handling techniques

How does the availability of high-value fish impact the coastal population?

Causes a decrease in fish production

Decreases alternative employment opportunities

Increases income and generates alternative employment opportunities (correct)

Reduces the standard of living

What is expected to happen to coastal waters with efficient use of water bodies in production?

No impact on pollution levels

Increase in pollution

Reduction in pollution of coastal waters (correct)

Depletion of water bodies

How are fishermen, women, and unemployed youth empowered in this context?

By offering self-employment, income, and entrepreneurship opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is expected to be the outcome on backwater fisheries development?

Overall development Signup and view all the answers

What impact will the additional 1000 tonnes of high-value fish have on maritime states?

Expected increase in high-value fish production Signup and view all the answers

What would be the consequence if there were no capacity-building workshops?

Increase in low-quality fish consumption Signup and view all the answers

Why is the sustainability fund important for technological intervention?

To ensure continuity and adoption of the technological intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Aqua One Center (AOC)?

To provide technical services for fishers in brackishwater areas Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for compiling and submitting reports to the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)?

Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical lease period for brackishwater areas leased out to Fishermen Cooperative Societies (FCS) or Self Help Groups (SHGs)?

7 years Signup and view all the answers

Who manages the routine activities of a Fishermen Cooperative Society (FCS) or a Self Help Group (SHG)?

The President and Secretary Signup and view all the answers

What amount is charged per crop towards registration and monitoring water quality, growth, health, etc., if fishers choose to avail Aqua One Center (AOC) advisory services?

$1200 Signup and view all the answers