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What is a fishery?
What is a fishery?
What type of fishery targets high-value species?
What type of fishery targets high-value species?
What is sustainable fishing?
What is sustainable fishing?
What is bycatch?
What is bycatch?
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What is the purpose of fishing quotas?
What is the purpose of fishing quotas?
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What is the purpose of marine protected areas?
What is the purpose of marine protected areas?
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Study Notes
Definition
- A fishery is an area where fish and other seafood are caught or harvested.
Types of Fisheries
- Industrial fisheries: large-scale commercial fishing operations that target high-value species.
- Small-scale fisheries: smaller, local fishing operations that often target lower-value species.
- Recreational fisheries: fishing for sport or pleasure, often with limited catch limits.
- Artisanal fisheries: traditional, small-scale fishing practices, often using low-tech gear.
Fishery Management
- Sustainable fishing: fishing practices that maintain or increase the long-term health of fish populations.
- Overfishing: removing too many fish, depleting the population and potentially causing ecosystem damage.
- Fishery management: regulations, quotas, and monitoring to ensure sustainable fishing practices.
Fishery Impacts
- Bycatch: catching non-target species, including endangered or protected species.
- Habitat damage: damage to marine habitats, such as coral reefs or seagrass beds, from fishing gear or practices.
- Food security: fisheries providing a source of protein for human consumption.
Fishery Management Tools
- Catch shares: allocating a percentage of the total allowable catch to individual fishermen or groups.
- Marine protected areas: designating areas where fishing is restricted or prohibited to protect habitats or species.
- Fishing quotas: limiting the amount of fish that can be caught by a fishery or individual fishermen.
Definition of Fisheries
- A fishery is an area where fish and other seafood are caught or harvested.
Types of Fisheries
- Industrial fisheries are large-scale commercial fishing operations that target high-value species.
- Small-scale fisheries are smaller, local fishing operations that often target lower-value species.
- Recreational fisheries involve fishing for sport or pleasure, often with limited catch limits.
- Artisanal fisheries are traditional, small-scale fishing practices that often use low-tech gear.
Sustainable Fishing Practices
- Sustainable fishing maintains or increases the long-term health of fish populations.
- Overfishing involves removing too many fish, depleting the population and potentially causing ecosystem damage.
- Fishery management involves regulations, quotas, and monitoring to ensure sustainable fishing practices.
Environmental Impacts of Fisheries
- Bycatch refers to catching non-target species, including endangered or protected species.
- Habitat damage occurs when fishing gear or practices damage marine habitats, such as coral reefs or seagrass beds.
- Fisheries provide a source of protein for human consumption, contributing to food security.
Fishery Management Tools
- Catch shares allocate a percentage of the total allowable catch to individual fishermen or groups.
- Marine protected areas are designated areas where fishing is restricted or prohibited to protect habitats or species.
- Fishing quotas limit the amount of fish that can be caught by a fishery or individual fishermen.
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Learn about the different types of fisheries, including industrial, small-scale, recreational, and artisanal fisheries, and their characteristics.
