AFA 8 Qtr 2 Week 1: Background of Aquaculture and its relation to fisheries

Aquaculture is the practice of raising and cultivating aquatic organisms such as fish, shrimp, crabs, and seaweeds in controlled environments like ponds, cages, and tanks. It is closely related to fisheries because both focus on the production and management of aquatic resources that provide food, livelihood, and economic benefits to people. Aquaculture helps support fisheries by increasing fish production and reducing pressure on natural bodies of water.