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

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

<p>Land-based systems (D)</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% (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which species is known for higher demand in eel farming?

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

Which lake is associated with submerged cages?

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

What are floating cages kept afloat by?

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

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

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

Which species is NOT commonly cultured in pens and cages?

<p>Eel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which material is NOT used in constructing floating cage structures?

<p>Concrete (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the largest contribution to global aquaculture production?

<p>China (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Carp (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What percentage of the Philippine fisheries production comes from aquaculture?

<p>26.7% (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Egypt (C)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which species is best suited for Biofloc Technology?

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

What is a characteristic of small pond intensive shrimp farming?

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

Which aquaculture technology was developed by UP Visayas?

<p>Juan Algae Paste (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which disadvantage is associated with the semi-intensive approach?

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

What distinguishes Generation 5 shrimp aquaculture from earlier generations?

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

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

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

What is a feature of the Intensive Approach in aquaculture?

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

What is a characteristic of Generation 4 shrimp aquaculture?

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

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