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    What is aquaculture?

    Breeding and harvesting aquatic organisms.

    What defines pond culture?

    Water is enclosed by artificial dykes.

    How does cage culture differ from pen culture?

    Cage culture encloses fish on all sides; pen culture does not cover the bottom.

    What is the significance of aquaculture?

    It sustains food supply and protects aquatic resources.

    What is a hatchery?

    A facility for controlled hatching of fish or poultry eggs.

    What characterizes brackish water?

    It forms where freshwater meets seawater.

    What is raceway culture?

    Raising fish in running water with a flow-through system.

    What are the main species cultured in brackish water?

    Milkfish and prawns.

    What historical significance does fish farming have?

    It began in ancient China and evolved over centuries.

    Who is known as the king of pearl oyster culture?

    Mikamoda, a pioneer in Japan.

    What role did Dr. Pio Valencia play in Philippine aquaculture?

    He pioneered fish culture in the Visayas.

    What is a recirculating aquaculture system?

    It treats and reuses water with minimal replacement.

    What prompted the development of aquaculture?

    Overfishing and population growth made fish scarce.

    What is the first species of fish reared in the United States?

    Goldfish.

    What are the two principal towns in the Philippines known for fish ponds?

    Neotas and Maliban.