11/28/24 fish Flashcards
What is mariculture?
Marine culture, maintain species like oysters shrimp and salmon
What kind of species are in commercial fishing?
Pollock and anchovies
What kind of species are in recreational fishing?
Striped bass and bluefish
How much percent of fishing in the US is aquaculture?
20%
How much percent of aquaculture is in the west coast?
50%
What rank is the US in aquaculture in the world?
14
How much percent of fish is for human consumption?
80% of fish
How much percent of fish is for feeding other fish?
14% of fish
How much profit do catfish bring?
$450 million
How much percent of fish are turned into frozen/canned food?
6%
How much profit do clams bring?
$122 million
How much profit do oysters bring?
$150 million
How much profit do trout bring?
$75 million
What are diadromous fish?
Combination of fresh and salt water
What are anadromous fish?
Adult at sea and return to river where raised in
