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What are the two major sources of fish for human consumption?
What are the two major sources of fish for human consumption?
Which term refers to the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms like fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and seaweed?
Which term refers to the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms like fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and seaweed?
What has been a prominent development in the aquaculture sector in the past two decades?
What has been a prominent development in the aquaculture sector in the past two decades?
What is the role of aquaculture in achieving food security?
What is the role of aquaculture in achieving food security?
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Which of the following is NOT an aquatic organism that can be cultivated in aquaculture?
Which of the following is NOT an aquatic organism that can be cultivated in aquaculture?
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What brings aquaculture to the limelight?
What brings aquaculture to the limelight?
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What is the primary purpose of aquaculture?
What is the primary purpose of aquaculture?
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What has been a significant development in the aquaculture sector in the past two decades?
What has been a significant development in the aquaculture sector in the past two decades?
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What is the difference between capture fisheries and culture fisheries?
What is the difference between capture fisheries and culture fisheries?
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What is the role of aquaculture in achieving food security?
What is the role of aquaculture in achieving food security?
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Sources of Fish
- Two major sources of fish for human consumption: capture fisheries and aquaculture
Aquaculture
- Refers to the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms like fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and seaweed
- Primary purpose: to produce fish and other aquatic organisms for human consumption
- Brings attention to its role in achieving food security and providing a sustainable source of protein
Developments in Aquaculture
- Significant development in the past two decades: increased production and growth of the sector
- Prominent development: expansion of aquaculture practices to new species and regions
Role in Food Security
- Plays a crucial role in achieving food security by providing a sustainable source of protein
- Helps meet the increasing global demand for fish and other aquatic organisms
Types of Fisheries
- Capture fisheries: catching wild fish and other aquatic organisms in their natural habitats
- Culture fisheries or aquaculture: cultivating fish and other aquatic organisms in controlled environments
- Not an aquatic organism that can be cultivated in aquaculture: terrestrial animals
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of aquaculture with this quiz! Explore concepts such as the significance of aquaculture, global statistics, and its role in achieving food security. Discover the way forward for this advanced technology in the field of agriculture.
