Why do we farm fish?

To provide a controlled environment for fish growth, helping wild fish stocks to recover and avoiding overfishing.

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What are sea cages used for in fish farming?

Sea cages are used to house fish like salmon, conserving their energy for growth and protecting them from predators.

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What is an example of marine fish farming?

Salmon farming in Scotland, where fish are raised in sea cages.

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How does high-quality food affect fish in farming?

It optimises energy intake, allowing fish to grow faster and larger.

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How do fish farms control diseases and parasites?

Using pesticides or biological methods like introducing wrasses to eat lice off salmon.

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What is selective breeding in fish farming?

A technique to create less aggressive, faster-growing fish to enhance productivity.

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What is tank farming?

Raising fish in controlled environments like ponds or tanks, with regulated water conditions.

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Why is water quality important in tank farming?

Optimal water conditions are essential for fish growth and health, and to minimize environmental pollution.

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How do tank farms maintain a healthy environment?

By monitoring water conditions and filtering out waste to prevent pollution.

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