Name: Lloyd Andrew Yamon

Agri-Fishery
(Assignment)

 What is the scope of aquaculture?

- To increase the production for per capita consumption and per capita income by which national
income will be higher.
- Ornamental purpose like culture of angel fish, black molly, red sword tail, blue gourami, kissing
gourami,etc.
- Sports and game purpose like culture of trouts and mahseers.
- Available natural water resource utilization
- Earning foreign exchange
- Upliftment of socio-economic status of the people.
- Create employment opportunity
- Utilization of by-products of fish like isinglass, pearl essence, fish liver oil, fish protein concrete, fish
glue, etc.
- Controlling parasites like mosquito larvae by larvicidal fishes (Lebistes, reticuilaus, Gambossia affinis)

 What is fisheries biology?

- It is designed to produce graduates who can assess, develop and manage fish populations and fish
habits, as well as recreational and commercial fisheries. However, it is broad enough to allow students
to prepare for work in other areas such as fish population dynamics, systematics, marine and
freshwater aquaculture, fish disease management, aquatic ecology, marine ecology, and water
pollution.

 What is aquaculture course?

- The aquaculture discipline studies biological processes related to fish farming technologies. The field of
aquaculture assists in the demand for seafood and also enables existing fisheries remain sustainable
and consistent
- Aquaculture is the farming of water creatures for human consumption. You will learn about production
systems, other species, feeding, harvesting and health of fish and how to set up an aquaculture
venture.

 Is there any entrance exam for fisheries?

- Yes, there is an entrance exam for fisheries just like other courses.

 Who is the father of Fisheries?

- The father of fisheries is Mr. James Homell who was called the father of pearl and chank fisheries of
India and Ceylon.
- In the early twentieth century, the founding father of fisheries oceanography, Johan Hjort of Norway,
led international efforts to understand why important fish stocks yield such remarkably large variations
in catch.

 How much does a fisheries biologist make?

- According to the U.S Fish and Wildlife Services, junior scientists with a bachelor’s degree in fishery
biology earn 2013 entry-level salaries of around $33,000, while biologists with advanced degrees and
experience are on a pay scale that ranges from $71,000 to $93,000.

 What degree do you need to become a fish biologist?

- You have to have a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Biology.

 What is a fishery technician?

- A fishery technician preserves the habitats of marine life. As a fishery technician, you protect and
regulate the environments of fish and other water-dwelling creatures like shellfish and marine
mammals.

 How much do marine biologists make?

- More established marine biologists may earn from about $35,000 to about $80,000 anually.