All Flashcards
What are the benefits of aquaculture?
Efficient food production, habitat creation, restocking depleted populations, economic boost.
What are the concerns regarding aquaculture?
Waste management issues, habitat destruction, disease transfer, genetic impacts on wild populations.
How does aquaculture relate to ecology?
Impacts biodiversity and ecosystems through habitat alteration and species interactions.
How does aquaculture relate to pollution?
Waste from aquaculture can cause water pollution and eutrophication.
How does aquaculture relate to food production?
Provides a significant source of seafood and contributes to food security.
Why is biodiversity important in ecosystems?
Key to a healthy ecosystem; provides resilience and stability.
Why is genetic diversity important?
Allows populations to adapt to environmental changes and resist diseases.
Why is genetic diversity important in wild fish populations?
Key to a healthy ecosystem; allows adaptation to environmental changes.
How does aquaculture relate to food security?
Provides a sustainable food source, reducing reliance on wild fish populations.
Explain the efficiency of aquaculture.
Uses less space and resources than traditional fishing for food production.
How can aquaculture impact biodiversity?
Escaped farmed fish can reduce genetic diversity of wild populations.
What is a key benefit of well-managed aquaculture?
Can create healthy environments for aquatic organisms to thrive.
How does aquaculture affect wild fish populations?
Can reduce pressure on wild populations, but escaped fish can cause genetic issues.
What is the effect of fish waste in aquaculture on surrounding ecosystems?
Can cause pollution and eutrophication due to excessive nutrients.
What is the effect of high fish densities in aquaculture?
Can lead to easy spread of diseases among the farmed fish.
What is the effect of farmed fish escaping into the wild?
Can reduce the genetic diversity of wild fish populations.
What is the effect of habitat destruction due to aquaculture?
Loss of natural ecosystems, impacting biodiversity and ecological balance.