"Living in the Agricultural World #8"

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What is aquaculture, and how does it differ from traditional fisheries?

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Aquaculture refers to the study and production of fish shrimps and other aquatic food organisms under scientifically controlled conditions in enclosed bodies of water such as ponds , streams , rivers etc.

It differs from traditional fisheries because traditional fisheries deals with fishing , catching , processing and marketing of fish or sea food.

what are you benefit and drawback of aquaculture?

.1.: it provides fish which serves as a source of food e.g protein to man and also provides employment and income to many people.

Some people engage into aquaculture as their carrier on occupation for a living while the fish and other produce sold to provide income.

.2. : it can generate foreign exchange to a nation, this is when fish are exported to others countries, fish can be processed into fish by product such as fish meal , fish oil manure and skin.

.3. : improved nutrition: because it is rich in protein and omega 3 fatty acid and it also nurished the skin it has a good oil.

The drawbacks of aquaculture:

Environmental impact :Aquaculture Can Damage Local Gene Pools · Antibiotics And Chemicals Are Often Used In Aquaculture ,such as water pollution , habitat destruction·

High energy cost : the cost of maintenance is very high, it requires a lot of resources ,in pumping water and In maintaining water quality.

How does aquaculture contributes to global food security?

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Aquaculture and fisheries not only provide high quality protein to billions of people, but also help to preserve aquatic ecosystem.

Year-round production : this means that the product will be available through out the year, always producing regardless of season.

Rich in protein production : yes it's high in Protein because it contains a fatty omega 3 oil Aquaculture is also one of the world's most efficient and sustainable methods to produce high-quality protein.

Local food system: it can contribute to local food by providing a fresh and nutrients food to the local market .

what are the key factors influencing aquaculture production?

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Biological factor

Genetics: this is the quality of the farmer species to know whether it is fertile and can impact a good produce.

Climate: climate change can affect the temperature and the weather in either positive or negative way it will affect the aquaculture production.

Water supply: a good amount of water that is sufficient and quality will be good because the fishes needs good amount of water to live well.

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