Aquaculture Quiz

What is the primary goal of aquaculture?

• To increase the variety of fish in rivers

• To provide a sustainable source of seafood

• To expand fishing into deeper oceans

• To establish small farms by the seashore

Which ancient civilization is known for practicing early fish farming?

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Chinese

What significant technological advancement in the 20th century contributed to the commercial expansion of aquaculture?

• Introduction of aquaculture laws

• Development of fish feed technology and hatcheries

• Creation of artificial fish ponds

• Discovery of new marine species

Which of the following is a type of freshwater aquaculture?

• Farming salmon in coastal waters

• Raising shrimp in open seas

• Farming tilapia in inland ponds

• Harvesting oysters in the ocean

What defines the term 'fisheries'?

• The farming of aquatic plants

• The capture of wild fish and other aquatic organisms from natural bodies of water

• A method of fish breeding in laboratories

• The recreational activity of catching fish

How does aquaculture help reduce pressure on fisheries?

• By creating artificial oceans

• By providing an alternative source of seafood and reducing the need to fish wild populations

• By increasing the size of fishing vessels

• By converting freshwater farms into fish markets

What is one shared environmental challenge between aquaculture and fisheries?

• Overproduction of seafood

• Excessive regulation

• Pollution and habitat destruction

• Lack of labor in rural areas

What is one economic benefit of aquaculture for coastal and rural communities?

• It decreases the local seafood prices

• It generates employment and supports livelihoods

• It limits the number of marine species available

• It reduces the need for technology and innovation

What environmental concern is associated specifically with aquaculture?

• Bycatch

• Overfishing of wild species

• Water pollution from fish farms

• Destruction of marine ecosystems

How can aquaculture contribute to the sustainability of global seafood supplies?

• By using wild fish exclusively for breeding purposes

• By replacing all traditional fisheries

• By reducing the reliance on overfished species and promoting biodiversity

• By expanding fishing zones in international waters