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Fisheries and Aquaculture — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

What Fisheries and Aquaculture covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture

1

Types of Fisheries

  • Fisheries are areas where fish and other aquatic organisms are reared and harvested commercially.
  • There are three main types of fisheries based on water type: Freshwater, Brackish water (estuarine), and Marine fisheries.
  • Freshwater fisheries include rivers, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Important species: Rohu, Catla, Mystus, Gourami.
2

Aquaculture and Pisciculture

  • Aquaculture is the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, prawns, molluscs, and seaweeds.
  • It provides a controlled environment with proper nutrition, protection from predators, and disease management.
  • Pisciculture refers specifically to fish farming in freshwater bodies like ponds, lakes, and rivers.
3

Economic Importance of Fish and Other Aquatic Organisms

  • Fish are rich in high-quality, easily digestible proteins and essential vitamins like A and D.
  • Fish liver oil is a natural source of vitamins A and D.
  • Fish body oils are used in making margarine, soaps, paints, and varnishes.
4

Environmental Impact on Fisheries

  • Water pollution from industries, agriculture, and domestic sources severely affects fish populations.
  • Industrial effluents (e.g., from paper mills, fertilizer plants) are toxic to fish and prawns.
  • Eutrophication occurs due to excessive nutrients from fertilizers, leading to algal blooms and oxygen depletion.

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FisheriesAquacultureCommon Edible FishEconomic Importance of FishAquatic ResourcesFishing TechnologyEnvironmental ImpactFish Migration

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What are the important topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology?
Key topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture include Types of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Pisciculture, Economic Importance of Fish and Other Aquatic Organisms, Environmental Impact on Fisheries. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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