Sustainable Seafood Quiz

Why is aquaculture considered the fastest-growing form of food production globally?

• A) Decreased demand for seafood
• B) Rapid increase in wild fisheries
• C) Limited global appetite for seafood
• D) Increased demand for seafood and maxed-out wild fisheries

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What is used as a biological control to combat sea lice infestations in farmed salmon?

• A) Seagulls
• B) Lumpfish
• C) Dolphins
• D) Turtles

What is the primary ingredient in the feed for farmed salmon?

• A) Soybeans
• B) Corn
• C) Peruvian anchovies
• D) Insects

How long does it take for a salmon to grow from egg to market?

• A) 6 months
• B) 1 year
• C) 2 years
• D) 3 years

What alternative to traditional aquaculture is doing well in places like Maine?

• A) Oyster farms
• B) Seaweed farms
• C) Poultry farms
• D) Cattle farms

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What percentage of the seafood Americans eat is imported, according to the video?

• A) 50-60%
• B) 70-85%
• C) 90-95%
• D) 20-30%

What is the main concern raised by opposition to aquaculture projects?

• A) Overfishing
• B) Lack of demand
• C) Environmental balance
• D) High production costs

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Which environmental change is MOST negatively impacting the waters in the Florida Keys?

• A) Increase in fishing activity
• B) Decline in coral health
• C) Sea level rise
• D) Rise in seaweed population

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What are the real "money" catches in the Florida Keys, whose decline might eventually be the bellwether for the end of commercial fishing in the area?

• Lobster and crab
• Mahi-Mahi
• Mackerel
• Grouper

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According to marine biologists, how does climate change contribute to the degradation of the Indian River Lagoon?

• A) Direct impact on fish populations
• B) Increase in rainfall
• C) Sea level rise leading to leaky septic tanks
• D) Amplification of habitat deterioration

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