Fisheries and Aquaculture Quiz

What is the main purpose of fisheries?

• A. Entertainment

• B. Trade only

• C. Providing human food

• D. Tourism

2. Which of the following is NOT a method of fish harvesting?

• A. Trolling

• B. Dipping

• C. Seining

• D. Trawling

What type of fishing access is considered regulated but still public?

• A. Open access

• B. Private property

• C. Open access with regulation

• D. Purchased access

4. The three major fields of fisheries include all EXCEPT

• A. Fish Culture

• B. Marine Exploration

• C. Fish Preservation

• D. Fish Capture

5. What type of water is used in brackish water culture?

• A. Freshwater

• B. Water with 0.1 ppt or less salt

• C. Water between freshwater and full seawater

• D. Water from open ocean

6. What is the main goal of brooder production in aquaculture?

• A. Raise fish for home use

• B. Improve species genetically

• C. Control mosquito larvae

• D. Export to foreign markets

Which culture method uses automated feeding and high technology?

• A. Extensive

• B. Semi-intensive

• C. Intensive

• D. Organic

8. Which of the following organisms is NOT a true fish biologically?

• A. Salmon

• B. Starfish

• C. Swordfish

• D. Tuna

9. Which is a benefit of the fishing industry?

• A. Decrease in employment

• B. Elimination of natural resources

• C. Creation of demand for ice

• D. Reduction of marine biodiversity

What is a common output of seed production?

• A. Fully grown fish

• B. Aquatic plants

• C. Juvenile organisms

• D. Water quality