Philippine Aquaculture Production 2020
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What percentage of the total aquaculture production in the Philippines is comprised of seaweeds?

  • 65.60% (correct)
  • 18.51%
  • 11.79%
  • 3.15%
  • Which of the following regions is the largest producer of milkfish in the Philippines?

  • Central Luzon (correct)
  • CALABARZON
  • Ilocos Region
  • Western Visayas
  • What is the main species of shrimp produced in the Philippines?

  • Vannamei (correct)
  • P.monodon
  • Shrimps/Prawns
  • P. japonicus
  • Where do the majority of shrimps produced in the Philippines go?

    <p>Local markets in the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of aquaculture system is commonly used in the Philippines?

    <p>Land-based systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Vannamei farms in the Philippines are used for semi-intensive and intensive culture?

    <p>35%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of hectares of accredited grow-out Vannamei farms in the Philippines?

    <p>5,654 hectares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What species of fish is commonly cultured in ponds and tanks in the Philippines?

    <p>Milkfish, Tilapia, and P.monodon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species is known for higher demand in eel farming?

    <p>Anguilla bicolor pacifica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lake is associated with submerged cages?

    <p>Buhi Lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are floating cages kept afloat by?

    <p>Drums and bamboo poles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming system involves high control and enclosed systems with filtration?

    <p>Recycling system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species is NOT commonly cultured in pens and cages?

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

    Which water body is associated with both Milkfish and Tilapia pen farming?

    <p>Laguna Lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of the Extensive Approach to fish culture?

    <p>Requires less inputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is NOT used in constructing floating cage structures?

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

    Which country has the largest contribution to global aquaculture production?

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

    What is the most commonly cultured finfish species in the world?

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

    Which country is the largest producer of aquatic plants, including Eucheuma and Kappaphycus?

    <p>The Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the Philippine fisheries production comes from aquaculture?

    <p>26.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dominant type of livelihood among registered fisherfolks in the Philippines?

    <p>Municipal and Commercial Fisheries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species of fish is commonly cultured in earthen ponds, concrete tanks, and pens in the Philippines?

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

    What is the ranking of the Philippines in terms of global production of aquatic plants?

    <p>4th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is the second largest producer of tilapia in the world?

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

    What is the main advantage of the 'River in a pond' IPRS production technology?

    <p>It can increase pond yield up to three times compared to traditional methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species is best suited for Biofloc Technology?

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

    What is a characteristic of small pond intensive shrimp farming?

    <p>Circular elevated ponds are used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of aquaculture is suitable for urban areas and involves a recirculating system?

    <p>Vertical crab farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common trend in the farming of crabs?

    <p>Indoor or vertical farming with recirculating systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some major challenges faced by the aquaculture industry?

    <p>High production costs and dependency on imported fry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aquaculture technology was developed by UP Visayas?

    <p>Juan Algae Paste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stocking density used in small pond intensive shrimp farming grow-out ponds?

    <p>200 fry per cu.m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the semi-intensive approach to aquaculture?

    <p>Moderate stocking density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of using the intensive approach to aquaculture?

    <p>Maximum production per unit area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disadvantage is associated with the semi-intensive approach?

    <p>Fish harvested may have off flavor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is designed to filter, treat, and reuse water to increase operational efficiency?

    <p>Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Generation 5 shrimp aquaculture from earlier generations?

    <p>Intensive aeration using paddle wheels and blowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species are fit for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)?

    <p>Shrimp, tilapia, and catfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of the Intensive Approach in aquaculture?

    <p>Controlled condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Generation 4 shrimp aquaculture?

    <p>30-60 tons/ha production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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