Fish Farms

Hatcheries are facilities where eggs of fish or poultry are hatched under artificial conditions. Hatcheries are primarily used as an aid in conservation efforts or to enhance food supplies. The fish and birds raised in hatcheries are either sold as food stock or released into the wild once they have matured. While there are many... more »

A somewhat recent addition to the fishmonger's area of the American grocery store is tilapia, nicknamed St. Peter's fish. This tasty freshwater fish is inexpensive because it is so easy to raise in fish farms. Tilapia accounts for a huge proportion of the world's aquaculture and tilapia farmers have a number of organizations and... more »

Keeping tadpoles as pets gives you the opportunity to watch them grow into frogs or toads. Keeping tadpoles is relatively easy and requires minimal effort. The only drawback of keeping tadpoles is that they will eventually grow into toads or frogs. more »

Farms are responsible for producing fruits, vegetables and the meat that we buy in grocery stores. In the 1700's, farming was one of the most common jobs in the United States. In recent years, fewer people have chosen to farm, due to the variety of other careers available. As farmers retire or decide to find new jobs, farm land has... more »

Essentially, a fishery can be one of a few different things, such as a group of fisherman, a facility for commercial fishing, or even a commercial fishing boat. Fisheries can either operate by catching wild fish, or they can harvest captive fish for food. Knowing about fisheries and how they function is important to anyone who is... more »