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What are the effects of poor fishing regulations?
Leads to overfishing, depleted fish populations, and ecosystem damage.
How does high consumer demand contribute to overfishing?
Increased demand drives greater fishing effort, exceeding sustainable levels.
What are the ecological consequences of reduced fish populations?
Disruption of food webs, changes in species composition, and potential ecosystem collapse.
How does overfishing affect fishing communities?
Reduced catches lead to economic hardship and job losses.
What is the impact of bottom trawling on marine ecosystems?
Destroys habitats, stirs up sediment, and disrupts benthic communities.
What are the long-term effects of biodiversity loss due to overfishing?
Reduced ecosystem resilience, decreased stability, and potential loss of ecosystem services.
What is overfishing?
Catching fish faster than they can reproduce, leading to population decline.
Define 'bycatch'.
Accidental capture of non-target species during fishing.
What are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?
Areas where fishing is restricted or prohibited to allow fish populations to recover.
What is bottom trawling?
A fishing method that drags a large net along the seafloor, destroying habitats.
Define 'catch limits'.
Quotas on how many fish can be caught.
What are 'size limits' in fishing?
Regulations that only allow the capture of mature fish.
What is 'selective gear'?
Fishing gear that minimizes bycatch (accidental capture of non-target species).
How do catch limits promote sustainability?
Prevent over-harvesting by setting quotas on the amount of fish that can be caught.
How do size limits contribute to sustainable fishing?
Allow fish to reach reproductive maturity before being caught, ensuring future generations.
How do Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) support sustainability?
Provide safe havens for fish populations to recover and rebuild.
How does the use of selective gear promote sustainability?
Reduces bycatch, minimizing harm to non-target species and ecosystems.
How can improved fishing regulations help protect fish populations?
Enforce sustainable practices and prevent illegal fishing activities.
How does promoting sustainable seafood consumption aid in conservation?
Reduces demand for overfished species, encouraging responsible fishing practices.