What is the main goal of the research conducted by scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Crab Population and Farming Challenges

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To increase the size of crabs
To make soft shell crabs available year-round
To reduce the cost of crabs
To improve the taste of crabs
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the soft shell crab considered a delicacy?
Because it is cheaper
Because it is larger than other crabs
Because it is more colorful
Because it is more pliable and tender
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What has caused the decline in wild blue crab populations?
Habitat loss and pollution
Overfishing
Climate change
Introduction of invasive species
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main challenge faced by those who rely on crabbing for a living?
Competition from other seafood
High cost of crab licenses
Decline in wild crab populations
Lack of fishing equipment
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Watson's team focusing on to induce molting in crabs?
Using genetic modification
Increasing water temperature
Isolating a hormone receptor
Changing the crab's diet
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of blocking the hormone receptor in crabs?
To make crabs more resistant to disease
To stop crabs from growing
To induce molting
To change the color of crabs
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the potential benefit of inducing molting in crabs year-round?
It will make crabs more colorful
It will allow for a constant supply of soft shell crabs
It will increase the size of crabs
It will make crabs more resistant to predators
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key requirement for a sustainable farming program according to Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch?
Increasing the number of crabs caught
Reducing the cost of crab farming
Following strict guidelines on the impact on wild populations
Using artificial habitats for crabs
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