Fish Behavior and Tool Use

The video explores fish behavior, focusing on curiosity, mimicry, and innovative actions. It discusses how fish can display flexible and opportunistic behaviors, such as mimicry and tool use, and highlights the implications of these behaviors for fishing and aquaculture. The video also examines predictable patterns in fish behavior and the concept of fish personality, emphasizing the importance of understanding these traits for sustainable harvesting and fish management.

What species was the first fish the narrator photographed?

• Dusky parrot fish

• Blue striped Fang blenny

• Atlantic cod

• Gold cine Ras

What is the primary role of the cleaner fish on coral reefs?

• To clean dead tissue and parasites off other fish

• To bite pieces of skin off other fish

• To camouflage with the environment

• To mimic other fish

What happens to the blue striped Fang blenny when the cleaner fish is removed?

• It leaves the coral reef

• It starts mimicking another species

• It changes color and stops mimicking

• It becomes more aggressive

What innovative behavior did the Atlantic cod exhibit in the self-feeding experiment?

• Changing color to avoid predators

• Mimicking other fish

• Snagging the string with a tag on its back

• Using a rock to open shells

How does the black spot Tusk fish use tools in the wild?

• By changing its color

• By smashing shells against a rock

• By using a tag on its back

• By mimicking other fish

What method was used to study the predictable behavior of Dusky parrot fish?

• Acoustic telemetry

• Using baited camera rigs

• Tagging with plastic beads

• Visual observation

What is the term used to describe consistent individual differences in fish behavior?

• Tool use

• Curiosity

• Mimicry

• Personality

What is one possible consequence of having a curious exploratory behavior in fish?

• Improved social interactions

• Higher chances of finding food

• Better camouflage abilities

• Increased risk of being caught by passive fishing gears

What is the purpose of environmental enrichment in aquaculture?

• To lower stress levels in fish

• To increase fish size

• To enhance fish coloration

• To improve water quality

What is the main reason why fishing works according to the narrator?

• Fish are territorial

• Fish are attracted to bright colors

• Fish are curious and exploratory

• Fish are naturally aggressive