Shellfish in Oman

Why is Oman's fishing industry continuing to expand?

• it is their main economy

• the people love to eat shellfish

• research into marine life is growing stronger

• research into marine life is subsidised by the government

Why was the abalone shellfish originally important?

• it is the lifestyle of the people there

• abalone is their favourite food

• because of the high content of zinc they contain

• because of the pearls they contain

Where is the only place in Oman that the abalone is obtained from?

• the shores of Dhofar

• the shores of Oman

• the shores of Omani

• the depths of the Arabian Sea

What health benefit does eating abalone provide?

• zinc oxide and other minerals

• Omega-2 fatty acid

• Omega-3 fatty acid

• Omega plus fatty acid

In what way is the abalone different from other shellfish?

• it has more meat

• it has no shell

• it has only one shell

• it has no smell

How is the habitat of the young abalone?

• live in small groups underneath cracks in rocks

• live in small groups underneath medium-sized rocks

• live in groups of up to 12

• live in groups of up to 12 underneath cracks in rocks

Why is modern diving equipment prohibited?

• to prevent from over-fishing

• to prevent disturbance to the abalones

• to prevent noise pollution in the waters

• to prevent disturbance to the sea-bed

Why are abalone so rare globally?

• They are difficult to find in the sea

• They don't survive easily

• Not all waters are conducive to cultivate this type of shellfish

• the sea is polluted

What two pieces of equipment do the abalone divers always use?

• face mask and fins

• face mask and knife

• knife and fins

• face mask and oxygen tank

What type of water do abalone need to live in?

• rich, cold water

• rich, warm water

• cool sea water

• clean, clear sea water