Question

How do you differentiae between capture fisheries, inland fisheries and aquaculture?

Answer 1

Capture Fishery:
(i) It is method of obtaining fish from natural resources.
(ii) There is no seeding and raising of fish.
(iii) It is undertaken in both inland and marine waters.

Culture Fishery:
(i) It is a method of obtaining fish from fish farming.
(ii) The fish is seeded and reared.
(iii) It is undertaken mostly inland and near sea shore.

Inland Fishery:
(i)It is a method of obtaining fish from fresh water resources such as canals, rivers, etc and brackish water resources where sea water and fresh water mix together.
(ii) The fish is seeded and reared.
(iii) Most fish production is through aquaculture.