All Flashcards
What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
Shared resources are overused when individuals act in self-interest.
Explain the link between overfishing & ecosystem damage.
Overfishing disrupts the marine food web, affecting balance of life.
Why is biodiversity loss a concern with overfishing?
Overfishing leads to a decline in the variety of marine 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.
What is Overfishing?
Catching too many fish, too quickly, depleting populations.
Define Bycatch.
Accidental capture of non-target species during fishing.
What are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?
Areas where fishing is restricted to allow fish populations to recover.
What is Bottom Trawling?
Fishing method that drags heavy nets across the seafloor, destroying habitats.