TLE 8 Fishery and Fish Culture Term 1 Reviewer

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering terminology, species, habitats, phases, and laws for the TLE 8 Fishery and Fish Culture Term 1 examination.

Capture Fishery

The harvesting or catching of fish from their natural habitat, also known as wild fishery.

Fish Culture

The breeding and rearing of fish in a controlled environment or confined natural habitat, such as ponds, tanks, or cages.

Extensive Fish Farming

A phase of fish farming that requires relatively low input, uses low stocking density, and relies largely on natural food sources.

Semi-Intensive Fish Farming

A phase of fish farming requiring moderate management and inputs, with higher stocking density than extensive farming and a mix of natural and artificial feeds.

Intensive Fish Farming

A phase of fish farming utilizing high stocking density, requiring high management, relying heavily on formulated feeds, and needing close monitoring of water quality and health.

Fish Propagation

The process of producing fish through breeding and reproduction.

Natural Propagation

A method of reproduction where fish reproduce naturally without human intervention in spawning.

Artificial Propagation

A reproduction method where fish breeding is controlled or induced by humans, such as giving female fish hormones to induce spawning.

Semi-Natural Propagation

Methods of reproduction that involve varying levels of human assistance while allowing some natural reproductive processes to occur.

Goby Fish

A fish known locally in the Philippines as bia or banog that can inhabit freshwater and brackish water environments.

Common Carp

A freshwater fish species commonly raised in aquaculture.

Grouper

A saltwater or marine fish commonly associated with coral reefs and coastal waters.

Tarpon

A large fish characterized by a streamlined, silvery body, a large mouth, and a prominent lower jaw.

Milkfish (Bangus)

One of the most important cultured fish in the Philippines, capable of living in marine, brackish, and freshwater environments.

Tilapia

One of the most commonly farmed fish, primarily associated with freshwater aquaculture.

Tuna

A commercially important marine fish commonly found in open ocean waters.

Hito

A type of catfish commonly raised in freshwater environments.

Pelagic Fish

Fish that live near the surface or in the open waters of oceans and seas.

Demersal Fish

Fish that live and feed near the bottom of aquatic environments.

Benthic Fish

Organisms or fish that live on or are closely associated with the bottom of aquatic environments.

Reef Fish

Fish species commonly associated with coral reefs and rocky reef environments.

Mangroves

Shrubs or trees that grow in coastal, saline, or brackish-water environments, serving as nursery areas for young fish and helping protect coastlines.

Humphead Wrasse

A large marine fish associated with coral reef habitats, locally known as mameng, which is protected due to its conservation importance.

Tawilis (Sardinella tawilis)

An important endemic freshwater sardine found exclusively in Taal Lake.

Dulong

A very small fish commonly known in Philippine contexts as a transparent goby or fry fishery.

Fish Conservation

The protection and proper management of fish species, aquatic habitats, and fishery resources to maintain the balance of aquatic ecosystems.

Republic Act No. 10654

The law that amended the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 to strengthen measures against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

BFAR

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources; the government agency responsible for the development, management, conservation, and protection of fisheries and aquatic resources.

Section 93 of RA 10654

The legal section dealing with the use of fine mesh nets and restrictions on their use.

Section 94 of RA 10654

The legal section covering specific provisions concerning the conversion of municipal waters.

Section 102 of RA 10654

The legal section addressing the fishing or taking of rare, threatened, and endangered species.

Section 107 of RA 10654

The legal section concerning aquatic pollution and prohibited acts that may cause pollution in aquatic environments.