Myanmar Fisheries
Myanmar has a thriving fishing industry and fish and fish products are of crucial importance in the nutrition of the Myanmar people. Fish is second only to rice in the diet of Myanmar, however Myanmar is similar to many Asian countries where emphasis is paid to rice production as a crucial element of food security, with little or no recognition of the fish component which gives the rice-based diet much of its nutritional value - in addition to calories and crude protein.
Read the article about how Myanmar is finding out more about its fisheries and aquaculture (= the cultivation of water-based organisms [such as fish or shellfish] especially for food) and answer the IELTS style questions below.
1) Myanmar's ranking as one of the top 10 producers of fish in the world,
is largely due to fishing in the Ayeyarwaddy Delta
may be based on unreliable data
contributes significantly to the country's wealth.
2) The Fisheries Research Development Network (FRDN)
is a part of the "Improving Research and Development of Myanmar's Inland and Coastal Fisheries" project.
has a goal to increase fisheries productivity and develop aquatic resources
is aimed at boosting Myanmar fisheries research capabilities
3) Recent research focused on monitoring locally managed fisheries initiatives is:
being carried out by FRDN
is measuring livelihood, aquaculture, value chain, and biodiversity assessments
is a coordinated project between universities and the DoF
Complete the summary with NO MORE than TWO WORDS from the text
Technological advances means that 4___________ can be used to improve research. To this end, the FIC will maintain a 5 _________ of documentation relating to fisheries and aquaculture research. This, in conjunction with the Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA) will improve the ability of 6 _________ to better conduct research and literature reviews.
e) Identify whether the statements below:
Agree with the views of the authors
Disagree with the views of the authors
Neither agree nor disagree because of insufficient information
7. There is currently insufficient information about Myanmar's aquatic systems and fish biodiversity.
8. Myanmar is at a critical point in the development of fisheries and aquaculture research.
9. There is little advantage in using digital resources to enhance fisheries research in Myanmar.
10. The work of the FRDN and the FIC should lead to greater foreign investment in Myanmar fisheries and aquaculture.
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