Aquaculture and Seafood Consumption

What is the primary benefit of farmed fish such as salmon and trout?

• They are less expensive than wild fish

• They are naturally high in Omega-3s

• They contain fewer nutrients than wild fish

• They are not regulated for quality

What does the USDA suggest regarding seafood consumption?

• Americans should reduce seafood intake

• Americans should increase the variety and amount of seafood consumed

• Seafood should only be consumed in winter months

• Only wild-caught seafood is recommended

Which of the following is NOT a common farmed fish species in U.S. aquaculture?

• Trout

• Tilapia

• Barramundi

• Piranha

Which of the following factors affects the taste of farm-raised oysters?

• Their diet

• Water salinity and environment

• The method of harvesting

• All of the above

What is a major advantage of aquaculture over wild fisheries?

• It allows the overfishing of certain species

• It eliminates all environmental impacts

• It helps meet growing seafood demand sustainably

• It requires no monitoring or regulations

Which seafood dish is considered the national dish of Belgium?

• Bouillabaisse

• Moules-frites

• Cioppino

• Sushi

7. Oysters contribute to the environment by:

• filtering water and improving water quality

• producing pearls

• being a food source for humans

• providing habitat for marine life

What is a hybrid striped bass a cross between?

• White bass and striped bass

• Salmon and trout

• Tilapia and bass

• Catfish and trout

Which aquaculture method is used to raise tilapia?

• Raceways

• Floating cages

• Recirculating aquaculture systems

• All of the above

What does the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program rank as a “Best Choice”?

• Wild-caught salmon

• U.S. farm-raised trout

• Imported shrimp

• Pacific tuna