Question

How does fishery help in enhancing food production?

Answer 1

Fishery:

1. The fish industry is responsible for the selling, catching, and processing of fish or other aquatic animals.
2. These organisms include - oysters, crabs, octopuses, lobsters, and prawns.
3. These creatures have high economic value especially fish since they are rich in protein and are cheaper.
4. Fisheries may be small-scale, recreational, or industrial scale.
5. It also depends on:
   1. The number of fish being collected.
   2. The type of fish being collected.
   3. The number of people involved in the process.
   4. The class of the boats.
   5. The method of fishing is used.
6. The fish industry also helps in the situation of employment for several people living near the coast.
7. Its commercial production leads to an increase in food production.
8. Common marine fishes include Hilsa, Sardines, Mackerel, and Pomfrets.
9. Common freshwater fishes include Catla and Rohu.