10 Questions
What are the two major sources of fish for human consumption?
Capture fisheries and freshwater aquaculture
Which term refers to the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms like fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and seaweed?
Aquaculture
What has been a prominent development in the aquaculture sector in the past two decades?
Continued growth in the volume and value chains of freshwater aquaculture
What is the role of aquaculture in achieving food security?
Aquaculture helps in meeting the increasing demand for fish
Which of the following is NOT an aquatic organism that can be cultivated in aquaculture?
Mammals
What brings aquaculture to the limelight?
Limited supply from capture fisheries
What is the primary purpose of aquaculture?
To achieve food security
What has been a significant development in the aquaculture sector in the past two decades?
Continued growth in the volume and value chains of freshwater aquaculture
What is the difference between capture fisheries and culture fisheries?
Capture fisheries involve harvesting fish from the wild, while culture fisheries involve controlled cultivation
What is the role of aquaculture in achieving food security?
To ensure a stable supply of fish for human consumption
Study Notes
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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