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Question 37

Fish farming provides a reliable source of protein for humans.

a.

A freshwater fish farmer notices several challenges while managing their fish ponds.

Suggest the cause of each problem and a solution for the farmer:

(i) An increase in mammalian predators, such as otters, visiting the ponds.

(ii) An accumulation of toxic ammonia in the pond water.

(iii) A rapid spread of bacterial disease among the fish.

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b.

Suggest two advantages of farming fish in controlled ponds compared to catching wild fish.

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