WAEC Agricultural Science · Section 8

Aquaculture

Section H: Animal Production

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Syllabus content and objectives

Official WAEC Agricultural Science outline · Section H: Animal Production

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a. Meaning of aquaculture

Objective

Candidates should be able to define aquaculture

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b. Different types of aquaculture: fish farming; shrimp farming; crab farming

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Candidates should be able to identify types of aquaculture

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c. Meaning and importance of fish farming

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Candidates should be able to define fish farming and state its importance

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d. Conditions necessary for siting a fish pond

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Candidates should be able to state conditions necessary for siting a fish pond

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e. Establishment and maintenance of fish pond

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Candidates should be able to describe establishment and maintenance of a fish pond, including aeration, stocking, feeding, harvesting, processing and preservation of fish

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f. Fishery regulations – meaning and regulations

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Candidates should be able to state fishery regulations

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g. Fishing methods and tools

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Candidates should be able to describe fishing methods and tools

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