Lesson Activity #1 (Group Activity) “ The Ultimate Quiz Challenge ”

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Who introduced the first fish ponds in the Philippines?

Malay Emigrants

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In what year was improved milkfish culture applied?

1960

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What are the two principal towns which may be considered as pioneers in the fishpond industry in the Philippines?

Navotas and Malabon

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When were the national and international research institutions established?

1970

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Who is the pioneer of fish culture in the Visayas?

Pio Valencia

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What are the leading aquaculture research centers here in the Philippines?

Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center's Aquaculture Department in Tigbuan, Iloilo; the International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management in Makati; the Central Luzon State University's Freshwater Aquaculture Center in Nueva Ecija; and the Brackish water Aquaculture Center of the University of the Philippines.

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1

Who is the pioneer of oyster culture in our country?

Talava

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What are the examples of fishes cultured in freshwaters?

Fishes cultured in freshwaters are tilapia, carp, catfish, mudfish, and gourami.

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How does scientific fish farming in our country have started?

Scientific fish farming in our country may be said to have started with the experiments on milkfish culture in 1940.

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What are the two most important species cultured in brackish water ponds?

Milkfish and prawns important species cultured in brackish water ponds.