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Intro To Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, crucial for meeting the growing demand for fish, which provides a significant source of protein for billions. It encompasses various operations and species, including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, and plays a vital role in food security, especially in low-income countries. Sustainable practices and responsible management are essential for the future of aquaculture to address challenges such as environmental impact and nutrition issues.

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Intro To Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, crucial for meeting the growing demand for fish, which provides a significant source of protein for billions. It encompasses various operations and species, including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, and plays a vital role in food security, especially in low-income countries. Sustainable practices and responsible management are essential for the future of aquaculture to address challenges such as environmental impact and nutrition issues.

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Introduction to Aquaculture: Key Concepts and Terms

What is Aquaculture?

● Farming of aquatic organisms (fish,


mollusks, crustaceans, plants)
● Involves human intervention to enhance
production
● Examples: stocking, feeding, protecting
from predators
● How might aquaculture differ from
catching wild fish?
Importance of Fish

● Provides 20% of animal protein eaten by


humans
● 60% of fish consumption in developing
world
● 1 billion people in Asia rely on fish as
primary protein source
● Why do you think fish is so important in
many diets?
Aquaculture: A Growing Industry
● Wild fish stocks insufficient to meet growing demand
● Fishing industry employs 200 million people worldwide
● Aquaculture helps meet demand and provides jobs
● How might aquaculture impact local economies?
Types of Aquaculture
Operations

● Rice paddy freshwater fish farms in


Vietnam
● Saltwater shrimp ponds in Ecuador
● Salmon operations in Norway and
Scotland
● Can you think of any aquaculture
operations in our area?
Common Aquaculture Species
● Freshwater fish: tilapia, carp
● Saltwater fish: salmon
● Shellfish: shrimp, oysters
● Which of these have you eaten before?
What is Fish Culture?
● Human effort to maximize fish productivity
● Aims to satisfy human wants and provide for future use
● Maintains productivity of aquatic products
● How might fish culture contribute to food security?
Definition of "Fish" in
Aquaculture

● Includes three types of aquatic animals:


● Finfish
● Crustaceans
● Mollusks
● Also includes aquatic plants
● Can you name examples of each
category?
Finfish: Characteristics
● Cold-blooded animals living in water
● Propel and balance using fins
● Breathe through gills
● Examples: sardines, tilapia, salmon, groupers
● What adaptations help fish live in water?
Crustaceans: An
Overview
● Invertebrate animals (no backbone)
● Part of phylum Arthropoda
● About 45,000 species worldwide
● Examples: crabs, shrimp, lobsters
● What features do crustaceans share?
Characteristics of Crustaceans
● Generally aquatic
● Two pairs of antennae
● Paired appendages near mouth (function as jaws)
● Often have hard exoskeletons
● How do these features help crustaceans survive?
Mollusks: Soft-Bodied
Invertebrates

● Soft, unsegmented bodies


● Often enclosed in a calcareous shell
● Also known as shellfish
● Examples: clams, mussels, oysters, squid
● What mollusks have you seen or eaten
before?
Aquatic Plants in Aquaculture
● Also known as seaweeds
● Examples: Caulerpa (sea grapes), Eucheuma (guso)
● Used for food, cosmetics, and other industries
● How might cultivating aquatic plants benefit the environment?
Low Income Food Deficit Countries (LIFDCs)

● Classified by World Bank as low income based on GNP


● Have a trade deficit for food (in caloric values)
● Aquaculture can help address food security in these nations
● Why might aquaculture be particularly important in LIFDCs?
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries

● International standards for fisheries and aquaculture


● Aims for conservation, management, and development of aquatic
resources
● Drafted by FAO with global cooperation
● How might such a code benefit both fish and humans?
Food Security and
Aquaculture
● Food security: access to sufficient, safe,
nutritious food
● World produces enough calories, but
distribution is uneven
● 1 in 8 people suffer from chronic hunger
● How can aquaculture contribute to food
security?
Challenges in Global Nutrition
● 1 in 3 children face malnutrition in developing countries
● 40 million children under 5 are overweight
● 1 in 14 people are obese
● Why do you think these nutrition issues persist?
Sustainable Development
in Aquaculture

● Managing resources to meet current and


future needs
● Conserving land, water, and genetic
resources
● Environmentally non-degrading
● Economically viable and socially
acceptable
● How can we make aquaculture more
sustainable?
The Future of Aquaculture
● Growing importance in global food security
● Potential to provide jobs and economic growth
● Challenges in sustainability and environmental impact
● What role do you think aquaculture will play in our future?
Review and Discussion
● What new terms did you learn today?
● How might aquaculture affect your life or community?
● What questions do you still have about aquaculture?
● Discuss with a partner: pros and cons of aquaculture

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