1. Source of Fish:
* Culture Fishery (Aquaculture): Fish are raised in controlled environments like ponds, tanks, or cages. This involves stocking, feeding, and managing the fish population.
* Capture Fishery: Fish are caught from their natural habitats in oceans, lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water.
2. Control Over Production:
* Culture Fishery (Aquaculture): Farmers have a high degree of control over production factors like stocking density, feed, water quality, and disease prevention. This allows for more predictable yields and potentially higher quality fish.
* Capture Fishery: Fish populations are influenced by natural factors like weather, predators, and availability of food. Fishing efforts can impact populations, but they are often subject to variability and uncertainty.
3. Environmental Impact:
* Culture Fishery (Aquaculture): Can have potential negative impacts on the environment, such as water pollution from feed and waste, habitat destruction, and disease transmission. However, sustainable aquaculture practices can mitigate these impacts.
* Capture Fishery: Can have significant environmental impacts, including overfishing, bycatch (unintended catch of other species), habitat destruction, and pollution from fishing gear. Sustainable fishing practices are essential to minimize these impacts.