26 Questions
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the principal aquaculture fish species in the U.S.?
Walleye
What fish species represents almost 40 percent of the total estimated value of the aquaculture industry in the U.S.?
Catfish
In which State was most of the aquaculture acreage located in 1994?
Mississippi
Which non-food fish production category is mentioned in the text?
Tropical fish
What is a limiting factor for the combined expansion of aquaculture industries in the domestic market?
Consumer demand
What was the total estimated U.S. aquaculture production in 1992?
313,518 metric tons
In terms of economic importance, how does the aquaculture industry compare to the swine industry?
Equivalent to 18 percent of the swine industry
What kind of infrastructure exists for the aquaculture industry?
Producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers similar to traditional livestock
How many providers existed in 1994 supplying various items to the aquaculture industry?
Over 2,000 providers
What is the objective of the report mentioned in the text?
To investigate diversity within the aquaculture industry
What are the five principal aquaculture fish species in the U.S.?
Catfish, trout, salmon, tilapia, and hybrid striped bass
What is the average per capita consumption of fish in the U.S.?
16.2 pounds
Which aquaculture industry has the largest weight of product and value?
Catfish industry
Where is the majority of the catfish industry located?
In the south
What are the two categories of non-food fish production mentioned in the text?
Baitfish and ornamental fish
What will be a limiting factor for the combined expansion of aquaculture industries in the domestic market?
Consumer demand for aquaculture products
What is the per capita consumption of beef in the U.S.?
68.5 pounds
What is the objective of the report mentioned in the text?
To list over-utilized and/or below population level fisheries stocks
Which State had the most aquaculture acreage in 1994?
Mississippi
What is the primary form of demand for aquaculture products?
Consumption
What was the total estimated U.S. aquaculture production in 1992?
313,518 metric tons
What is the objective of the report mentioned in the text?
To investigate diversity within the industry by providing an overview of the types of aquatic animals being cultured in the U.S., trends in the size and geographic distribution of specific components of the industry, existing Federal and State regulations, and Veterinary Services’ current role in aquaculture.
In terms of economic importance, how does the aquaculture industry compare to the swine industry?
Equivalent to 18 percent of the swine industry
What kind of infrastructure exists for the aquaculture industry?
An infrastructure of producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers exists that is similar to that found in traditional livestock.
What is a limiting factor for the combined expansion of aquaculture industries in the domestic market?
Existing Federal and State regulations
What fish species represents almost 40 percent of the total estimated value of the aquaculture industry in the U.S.?
Salmon
Explore the diverse industry of aquaculture in the United States, encompassing the production of fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and plants. Learn about the total estimated production and income in the aquaculture sector as of 1992.
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