The Ultimate Fisheries Quiz
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A fishery is an organization involved in raising or harvesting fish that is recognized by the government and has certain legal obligations. It may engage in the process of raising fish through a hatchery or aquaculture or by capturing wild fish. Most fisheries catch fish in the wild, but the number of fish farms has increased recent years. Take this to learn more about fishery.
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What is recreational fishing?
fishing for pleasure or sport
fishing for commercial industries
Fishing for fun is traditionally one of the most relaxing activities.
What does fishery refer to?
a place where fish are raised or harvested
a place where fish are stored
a place where you buy fish
The word fishery has several meanings. It can refer to a place or facility where people breed fish, but also the general practice of fishing.
What is the name of a facility designed to raise and breed fish?
A fishery refers to a place or facility where people breed fish, also known as a hatchery.
Which industry is devoted to catching, processing or selling fish for profit?
The word fishery also refers to the occupation of capturing and processing fish for profit.
What right does a fishery have?
catching fish in an allotted area and during a specific time
catching fish in an allotted area anytime
catching fish anywhere anytime
A fishery has the legal right to catch fish in a specific area during a specific time.
Which country is not among the world's leading fishing industries?
Among the world leaders are the United States, Japan, China, Russia, South Korea, Peru and India.
Fishing is a ______ business.
Fishing is lucrative. Commercial fishing in the U.S. is worth an annual $35 billion.
Why is overfishing a problem?
It leads to depletion of fish populations.
It leads to extinction of fish populations.
Overfishing can deplete fish stocks to dangerous levels.
Which U.S. agency closely monitor the movement of fishing boats?
One of the U.S. Coast Guard's many duties is making sure fishing boats follow the laws of the United States.
When was the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries established?
Congress created the Commission of Fish and Fisheries out of concern that the fishing industry was depleting both freshwater and saltwater fish stocks.
Which American president signed the fish commission bill into law?
President Ulysses S. Grant
President Grover Cleveland
President Ulysses S. Grant signed the bill authorizing the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries in 1871.
Who was the first commissioner of fish and fisheries?
The first commissioner was Spencer Fullerton Baird from the Smithsonian Institution.
Where is U.S. Fish Commission headquarters located?
Arlington County, Virginia
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
The government established the commission's headquarters in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Which of the following is a globally recognized marine research center?
Woods Hole is known as one of the world's leading marine research centers.
What is the new name of U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries?
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
National Fish Hatchery System (NFHS)
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
The Commission of Fish and Fisheries has changed names more than once. Today, we call it the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
The National Marine Fisheries Service is a part of:
Department of the Interior
The NMFS is part of the Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Which of the following is the latest and most important law that regulates the fishing industry in the U.S.?
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act
Sustainable Fisheries Act
This important legislation was passed in 2006.
What is the main objective of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act?
to establish fishing limits
This law establishes fishing limits and creates enforceable measures to protect against overfishing.
Which U.S. government agency oversees fisheries and fish hatcheries?
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is in charge of authorizing fish hatcheries in the U.S.
How many fish hatcheries does the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supervise?
The department oversees 70 fish hatcheries throughout the United States.
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