All Flashcards
What are the effects of poor fishing regulations?
Leads to overfishing, depleted populations, and ecosystem damage.
How does high consumer demand contribute to overfishing?
Increased demand drives unsustainable fishing practices and depletion.
What are the impacts of reduced fish catches?
Harder for fisherman, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem changes.
How does bottom trawling affect marine habitats?
Destroys habitats, stirs up sediment, and impacts marine life.
How do large nets affect marine life?
Cause bycatch and damage to the seafloor.
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.
How do catch limits help prevent overfishing?
Setting quotas prevents over-harvesting, allowing populations to recover.
How do size limits promote sustainable fishing?
Allows fish to reach reproductive maturity before capture.
How do Marine Protected Areas aid in sustainability?
Restricting fishing allows fish populations to recover and thrive.
How does selective gear help?
Minimizes bycatch, reducing the impact on non-target species.
How can improved regulations help?
Better laws and enforcement protect fish populations.