Observation

This question was well attempted by the candidates. In 1(a)(i-ii), majority of the candidates were able to name the methods used in fishing but they could not list materials that could be used to capture fish. Also, majority of the candidates were able to name the facilities that could be used to culture fish as well as give reasons why fisheries is important to the country as required in 1(b-c) but they could not describe the types of capture fisheries as required in 1(d).

The expected answers were:

1(a)(ii) Materials used to capture fish
-           Hooks
-           Traps / Basins/Pots/Baskets
-           Nets (cast, gill, seine, drag)
-            Spear

 (d)      Types of capture fisheries
Subsistence fisheries

• Catch is usually sufficient just for the fisher and his family and nothing is left for sale.
• The fisher does not put in much effort or capital to catch the fish.
• The gear and craft used is simple and primitive.

            Artisanal fisheries

• Catch is for household consumption and sale.
•  Moderate effort is involved.
•  Gear and craft are simple.

            Industrial fisheries

• Involves the use of large fishing vessels with inboard engines and mechanically operated gear.
•  It is capital intensive.
• Productivity is high.
• It is generally carried out in the marine environment.