Types of Fishing and Their Impacts

These flashcards cover various fishing methods, their implications, and environmental regulations.

What are the five different types of fishing?

Longline, drift net/gill net, purse seine, trawling, and sonar.

What is longline fishing?

Longline fishing involves a very long line, about 28 miles long, attached to the back of a ship with many hooks for catching fish.

What is a major pro of longline fishing?

It can catch a lot of fish.

What is a major con of longline fishing?

It could approach overfishing very quickly if unregulated.

What non-target species can be affected by longline fishing?

Birds and other non-target species can get hooked.

What is drift net fishing?

Drift net fishing uses a very long net dragged by a ship, set at a depth to catch fish and prevent their escape.

What is one environmental issue associated with sonar fishing?

Sonar interferes with navigation systems.

What is the tragedy of the commons in the context of fishing?

Overfishing leads to decreased fish populations over time, ultimately impacting the fishing industry.

What is MSY in the context of fishing?

MSY stands for Maximum Sustainable Yield, and it can be used to set catch limits.

What is a turtle exclusion device (TED)?

A TED is a modified fishing technique that allows turtles to escape from nets.

What law protects the great white shark?

The great white shark is protected by CITES.