18 Questions
What is one of the benefits of fishing as a means of livelihood?
Family income and national income from export
What is the primary advantage of traditional cast netting?
Easy release of by-catch species
What is the primary function of the cod end in trawling?
To gather fish at the end of the net
What type of fishing method involves using large nets and traps?
Netting and trapping
What is a potential environmental impact of fishing with large nets?
Harm to marine ecosystems
What is a benefit of fishing as a source of income?
Providing job opportunities
What is the primary purpose of restricting boat size in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?
To reduce the catch, bycatch, and protect marine organisms
What is the benefit of implementing closed seasons in fisheries?
To increase the reproduction and population of fish
Why are international agreements essential in preventing overfishing?
Because many species are migratory and need coordinated regulation
What is the purpose of setting fishing quotas?
To prevent overfishing and allow fish populations to recover
What is the effect of restricting net size in fisheries?
It reduces the amount of bycatch and juvenile fish caught
What happens to marine organisms within MPAs over time?
Their population increases over time due to the restrictions
What is the primary purpose of implementing entrance fees in national parks?
To fund conservation projects
What is the main advantage of education in the context of marine conservation?
It raises awareness of environmental issues and reduces damage to the environment
What is the primary purpose of restricting the number of boats in national parks?
To conserve marine resources
What is angling in the context of fisheries?
A type of traditional fishing using small size nets
What is the nutritional benefit of tuna as a source of food?
It provides protein for growth and repair
What is the characteristic of cast net fishing?
The fisher stands on the shore and throws the net onto the water
This quiz discusses the importance of fishing industry, the benefits it brings to society, and its economic importance.
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