Lesson 2 Fish Culture

Lesson 2Fish Culture

Fish cultureThe process of raising fish in an enclosed area for commercial purposes.What is a fish farm?

Phases of fish cultureThe three major phases of fish culture: fish propagation, fish cultivation, and fish conservation.Why is it that fish culture is synonymous to fish farming or aquaculture?

1. Fish propagation

Methods of fish propagationNatural MethodThe fish breeds and spawns in its natural cycle. (milkfish, bangus, tilapia, or common carp)b) Artificial MethodThe fish reproduction is made ahead of the organisms natural reproductive cycle or during non-spawning season.

How is it possible?

2. Fish cultivation

Methods of fish cultivationFish Pen Method

Fishpond method

Open-water method

3. Fish conservation