Question

World latest aquaculture production (2022) is :

• A. 5 mmt
• B. 5 mmt
• C. 224 mmt
• D. 124 mmt

Hint:

Total global aquaculture stands at approximately 16 mmt (rounded to 124 mmt). If a question specifies "aquatic animals only", the correct value is 5 mmt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms, including fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic plants.
The FAO SOFIA report tracks total aquaculture output globally, distinguishing between animal aquaculture and plant/algae cultivation.
Detailed Explanation:
According to the FAO SOFIA 2022 report, total global aquaculture production reached a record high of 16 million metric tonnes (mmt) in 2020.
This includes:
- Aquatic animals: 5 mmt (valued at USD 265 billion).
- Algae and seaweeds: 1 mmt.
The combined total of $5 \text{ mmt} + 1 \text{ mmt} = 16 \text{ mmt}$, which is rounded to 124 mmt in standard multiple-choice questions representing total global aquaculture production.
If the question specifically asks for aquatic animals only, the value is 5 mmt. However, the comprehensive "aquaculture production" figure encompassing both plants and animals is approximately 124 mmt.

Step 2: Final Answer:
The total global aquaculture production reported in 2022 is 124 mmt.