FLAA Aquaculture Basics & Certification Info

Which state has the highest production of aquaculture in the United States?

• Mississippi

• Florida

• Oklahoma

• Texas

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

How many certified aquaculture farms are found in Florida?

• 1,000

• 3

• 2

• 500

How many species are currently aquacultured in Florida?

• 9000+

• 59

• 72

• 1500+

Where does the United States rank in global aquaculture production?

• 9th

• 18th

• 420th

• 100th

For US aquaculture, where does Florida rank in total production?

• 6th

• 49th

• 9th

• 22nd

Which aquaculture species accounts for the highest production in the United States?

• tilapia

• rainbow trout

• channel catfish

• blue mussels

Which fish species was the first to be aquaculture in the world? Where was it first cultured?

• tilapia, Japan

• bluegill, Colombia

• humuhumunukunukuapua'a, Vietnam

• carp, China

Which country ranks last in aquatic plant production worldwide?

• China

• United States of America

• Germany

• Vietnam

Which is the best and most commonly used water source for aquaculture production?

• lakes and streams

• municipal tap water

• groundwater

• seawater

Which species of fish was cultured in ancient Egypt?

• clownfish

• bettas

• mahi mahi

• tilapia