Question

Differentiate between the following: Capture fishery and culture fishery

Answer 1

Hint: The method of obtaining fish from natural resources such as river etc. with the help of fishing crafts and gears is called Capture fishery, while culture fishery is the method of rearing the desired varieties of fish in specific water bodies, cultured and harvested according to the need.

Complete answer:

Capture fishery	Culture fishery
It is also called as wild fishery	It is also called as aquaculture
In this fishery, fishes are obtained from natural resources.	In the fishery, fishes are obtained from manmade resources such as fish farming.
Utilization of fishes without stocking the seed	Utilization of fish needs stocking the seed
The species are recruited naturally	The species are not recruited naturally
It includes both desirable and undesirable varieties	It includes desirable varieties
This is carried out in the sea, rivers, reservoirs, etc.	Culture fisheries is conducted in freshwater, brackish water and sea waters
The cultivation of fishes is not in confined areas	The cultivation of selected fishes in confined areas
Yield may decrease gradually with the capture fishery	Maximum yield can be obtained by taking care culture fishery
Supplementary feeds are not provided	Supplementary feeds are provided
Capture fishery is taken on both inland and marine waters	Culture fishing is taken on mostly inland and near sea shore.

Note: Capture fishery is harmful as aquatic organisms are exploited without stocking the seed. On the other hand, In culture fishery, the seeds are stocked, nursed and reared in confined waters, and crop is harvested.