BST Fish Resources Flashcards
Bangladesh is a riverine country which ____ the locals with fish as a ______
provides, food source
What is the national fish of Bangladesh and where does it come from
Hilsa/Ilish –> Padma river
Why is the Bay of Bengal so important?
(In the end, all river systems flow into this delta) It provides a wide range of commercially valuable marine life.
What was the reason for the establishment of aquaculture in Bangladesh
The rapid rise in the population and growing demand for food sources led to the establishment of aquaculture in Bangladesh.
What is aquaculture
Aquaculture is the farming of fish and seafood in either fresh water, estuaries or salty water.
What are estuaries
Estuaries are the waterways near the coastline that have more salinity (amount/content of salt) compared to fresh water
Where can shrimps and prawns be farmed?
Shrimps and prawns can be farmed in the estuaries of Sundarban, Naf river, Karnaphuli and the Meghna river.
What are freshwater fishes
Fishes commonly found in rivers, that are generally small in size are freshwater fishes. For example, ilish, koi, boal, etc.
What is the importance of aquaculture and fisheries in Bangladesh
These play a key role in Bangladesh as they can reduce poverty, improve living standards and provide a source of food and employment
The many rivers, canals, beels, ponds and haors together with the estuarine and coastal waters, offer _____ habitats in which fish can ____
suitable, breed
What achievement has Bangladesh made, over the years, in terms of fish?
Bangladesh has made a great advancement in deep sea fishing and ranks third globally in terms of fish extraction.
Why are fish diseases spreading rapidly
because of unregulated fishing practice and lack of training
What are the challenges faced by the fisheries sector
The practice of unsustainable fishing methods and overfishing due to high demand are proving to be harmful over the years. The harmful effects of pollution and climate change also negatively impacts this sector
________ population has ______ largely from aquaculture
Rural, benefited
