Observation

This question was avoided by many candidates. The performance of the few candidates that attempted the question was poor as they could not adequately mention the types of fishing crafts in artisanal fisheries.

The expected answers are as follows: 

(a)        Fishing crafts used in artisanal fisheries
-           Canoe / Dug-out canoe / Planked canoe
-           Wooden plank / Board / Raft
-           Dingy
-           Dhoni

(b)       Maintenance of boat after fishing activities          
-           Mend and block leakages
-           Caulking / sealing of joints       
-           Wash and keep in a dry place after use
-           Remove from water
-           Replace damaged parts
-           Oil / grease / wax metal parts
-           Painting

(c) (i) Labelled diagram of Oreochromis niloticus      

Any 5 correct labelling              
Diagram:
Correct drawing showing bands on caudal fin                                  

(d).  (ii) Reasons why Oreochromis niloticus is culturable

                       
            -           It adapts to culture conditions / environment
-           It is hardy
-           Tolerant to other species
-           Resistant to diseases
-           Good food conversion efficiency
-           High consumer preference
-           Grows to a big size within a short time / fast growth rate
-           Breeds in captivity / easy to breed