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Agriculture and Fishery Arts
Introduction to Fisheries and
Aquaculture
Learning Objectives
• • Discuss aquaculture and fisheries
• • Career and business opportunities
• • Phases of fish culture
• • Identify fishes by habitat
What is Fisheries?
• Industry concerned with catching, raising, processing, and
marketing fish.
What is Aquaculture?
• Farming fish, shrimp, crabs, shellfish, and seaweeds in ponds,
cages, tanks, and pens.
Fisheries vs Aquaculture
• Fisheries: harvest from natural waters
• Aquaculture: farming under controlled conditions
Importance of Aquaculture
• Food security
• Jobs
• Income
• Reduces overfishing
Careers and Business
• Fish farmer
• Fisherman
• Aquaculture technician
• Fish trader
• Fish processing
Phases of Fish Culture
• 1. Site Selection
• 2. Pond Preparation
• 3. Stocking
• 4. Feeding & Management
• 5. Harvesting
• 6. Marketing
Fish According to Habitat
• Freshwater: Tilapia, Catfish, Carp
• Saltwater: Tuna, Sardines, Mackerel
• Brackish: Bangus, Shrimp, Mud Crab
Assessment
• 1. Define aquaculture.
• 2. Name 2 careers.
• 3. List fish culture phases.
• 4. Classify Bangus, Tuna, Tilapia.
Thank You
• Protect Our Waters, Support Sustainable Fisheries!