Question

Question 9
How do you differentiate between capture fishing, mariculture and aquaculture?

Answer 1

(a) Capture fishing:

• The method of obtaining fishes from natural resources.
• There is no seeding or raising of fish.

(b) Mariculture:

• The culture of marine fishes from seas and oceans for commercial use.
• Resources are the coastline and deep sea.

(c) Aquaculture:

• Involves the production of aquatic animals that are of high economic value such as prawns, lobsters, fishes, crabs, etc.
• It is an important means of increasing the country's food output.