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FISHTERM's fisheries quiz:
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Question 1:

It is the fishing mortality rate at which the increase in equilibrium yield per recruit in weight for an increase in a unit of effort is 10% of the yield per recruit produced by the first unit of effort on the unexploited stock. Its a biological reference point.



A. Fishery-Independent
B. Biomass
C. Fish shop
D. F0.1

Question 2:

Any harvestable natural or cultured living resource (fish, crustaceans, molluscs and algae) from marine, estuarine and fresh water environments, living in the water or on the seabed (sedentary organisms).



A. Fishery resource
B. Catchability (q)
C. Ship fitting
D. Fully Exploited

Question 3:

A wall or platform built out into a water body (the sea, a river, etc.), where boats can be tied and where people can get on and off boats.



A. Pier
B. Fish shop
C. Maximum likelihood
D. Icing plant

Question 4:

A narrow passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water.



A. Strait
B. Fish pot
C. Cohort
D. Granary

Question 5:

Refers to the efficiency of a fishing unit, usually a vessel, in capturing fish. The fishing power of individual fishing units can change over time (typically increasing) in response to technological developments in fishing gear, engines or sonar equipment, and adjustments to fishing practices.



A. Fishing power
B. Maritime authority
C. Seafood
D. Flag State