Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Aquaculture

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding aquaculture?

• A) Aquaculture provides a reliable protein source and thus needed nutrition for a growing human population.
• B) As aquaculture grows in scale, the reduced pressure on natural fisheries is better for ocean biodiversity as it reduces bycatch.
• C) The dense concentration of farmed fish makes it easier to prevent disease outbreaks from occurring, and thus food security is always assured.
• D) Aquaculture is more energy efficient, as it uses less fossil fuels and produces more fish per unit area than open-water fishing operations.
• E) All of these answers are true statements about aquaculture.

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