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CONTENT: Uses of fish and fish products
Sub–Topic 1: Uses of fish and fish products
Examples of fish
- Tilapia
- Cat fish
- Carp
- Shark
- Mud fish
- Croaker
Fish products includes
- Scales
Other aquatic food organisms
- Whale
- Shrimps
Sub – Topic 2:
Uses of fish, fish products and other aquatic food organisms
Fish is high in demand for health today because of low cholesterol (unsaturated fat) content. Fish and other aquatic food organisms are important source of animal proteins, minerals and vitamins essential for normal growth and development of the body.
These are:
- They are sources of food.
- The bones of fish can be crushed and processed into fertilizers.
- Fish ponds can provide entertainment as well as instructional facility for students of agriculture and fishery.
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