Question

Question 40
Give the merits and demerits of fish culture.

Answer 1

Merits of fish culture
(i) Large amount of desired fishes can be obtained in a small area.
(ii) Another advantage of aquaculture is its potential to reduce the strain on wild fisheries and native fish stocks..


Demerits of fish culture
(i) Threat to biodiversity.
(ii) Only economically important and valued fishes will be cultured.