• METHODS OF FISH HARVESTING
    AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

    METHODS OF FISH HARVESTING

    Fishing Tools or Gears Examples of fishing tools or gears commonly used to harvest fishes are: cast net. drag net, draw net, or seine net. clap net. set net. trawler with seine net or fishing trawler. fish traps, gill net,…

  • PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF FISH
    AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

    PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF FISH

    Harvested fish is either consumed, sold or preserved for future use. Fish processing involves the removal of scales, fins, gut and gills. The remaining part is then cooked or fried for eating. By-products of fish processing include: fish meal. fish…

  • FEATURES OF A STANDARD FISH POND
    AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

    FEATURES OF A STANDARD FISH POND

    The essential features of a standard fish pond include: Dam. Core trench. Distribution channel. Spill way. Monk. Boards. Screen. Dam slope (inner and outer). Dam: This is the large area of the pond that holds water. It ensures the availability…

  • AQUACULTURE
    AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

    AQUACULTURE

    Aquaculture is the act of rearing selected species of fish, shrimbs , crabs, etc under scientifically-controlled conditions in enclosed bodies of water such as ponds, streams and rivers where they feed, grow, breed and are harvested for consumption or for…