Question 1

Seafood is the most widely traded food item on a global scale

Accepted Answer

According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, seafood is the most widely traded food item in the world.

Question 2

The largest marine fisheries producer is _____.&#10;A) Indonesia&#10;B) Russia&#10;C) China&#10;D) US

Accepted Answer

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, China is the largest marine fisheries producer in the world, accounting for around 35% of the global marine catch.

Question 3

The most valuable fishery in Oregon is the __________.&#10;A) Pacific Salmon Fishery&#10;B) Dungeness Crab Fishery&#10;C) Skipjack Tuna Fishery&#10;D) Pacific Steelhead Fishery

Accepted Answer

According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Dungeness Crab Fishery is the most valuable fishery in Oregon, accounting for over 55% of the total commercial fishing revenue in the state in 2019.

Question 4

Many developing countries experience less post-harvest loss of captured fish because of the immediate demand for fresh fish in local economies.

Accepted Answer

Many developing countries actually experience higher post-harvest losses of captured fish due to inadequate storage, preservation facilities, and inefficient supply chains, which can lead to spoilage before the fish reaches the market.

Question 5

In the US, two-thirds of consumers spend their seafood dollars at ________.&#10;A) Restaurants&#10;B) Supermarkets&#10;C) Local fish markets&#10;D) The black market

Accepted Answer

Most consumers in the US spend their seafood dollars at restaurants, where a wide variety of seafood dishes are often available, prepared by professional chefs.

Question 6

Ocean acidification occurs from the ongoing decrease in the earth's oceans caused by the uptake of _______ from the atmosphere.&#10;A) Carbon Dioxide&#10;B) Nitrogen&#10;C) Carbon Monoxide&#10;D) Radon

Accepted Answer

Ocean acidification is caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which reacts with seawater to form carbonic acid. This process increases the acidity of the ocean, leading to potential harm for marine life and ecosystems. Nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and radon do not have significant impacts on ocean acidification.

Question 7

Bycatch or incidental catch is often thrown overboard and is typically in quantities ____________ than the targeted species.&#10;A) Slightly greater&#10;B) Slightly less&#10;C) Several times less&#10;D) Several times greater

Accepted Answer

Bycatch is often in quantities several times greater than the targeted species, which can lead to negative impacts on non-targeted species and the overall marine ecosystem.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a byproduct of captured fish?&#10;A) Fish oil&#10;B) Pharmaceuticals&#10;C) Cellulose&#10;D) Cosmetics

Accepted Answer

Cellulose is a component of plant cell walls and is not found in captured fish. Fish oil, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics are all examples of byproducts that can be obtained from captured fish.

Question 9

In certain markets, consumers value farmed fish over wild fish for health and other personal values.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In certain markets, consumers value farmed fish...

Question 10

The market for cell-based seafood products is much more developed and established than other markets such as meat and dairy.

Accepted Answer

The market for cell-based seafood products is still in its early stages of development, while the markets for cell-based meat and dairy products are more established and have a larger number of companies operating in them.

Deck 3: Seafood Supply Chains