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SS1 Fisheries

Culture fishery

Overview

define culture fishery. identify common qualities of culturable fish species. 3 state the characteristics of common culturable fish species 4 mention culturing facilities.

What you'll learn
  • Meaning of culture fishery.
  • Qualities of culturable fish species:
  • i. Hardy larvae
  • ii. Acceptability of artificial fish feed.
  • iii. Tolerance to poor water quality.
  • iv. Ability to reproduce naturally or artificially in captivity.
  • Characteristics:
  • i. Presence/absence of scales.
  • ii. Shape of mouth, tail, fins, scales, general body shape, etc.
  • Culturing facilities ponds tanks.