Sustainable fisheries (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What does a sustainable fishery mean?
What does a sustainable fishery mean?
Catching fish now without harming future populations
What is the main goal of sustainable fishing?
What is the main goal of sustainable fishing?
To keep fish populations stable
What is the main problem with catching too many large fish?
What is the main problem with catching too many large fish?
Not enough left to breed
Why shouldn't small fish be caught?
Why shouldn't small fish be caught?
They can't breed yet
What is the first step in the overfishing cycle?
What is the first step in the overfishing cycle?
Too many large, breeding fish caught
What eventually happens when overfishing continues?
What eventually happens when overfishing continues?
Fishery collapses
What is a short-term effect of overfishing?
What is a short-term effect of overfishing?
Plenty of fish available
What is a fishing quota?
What is a fishing quota?
A limit on how many fish can be caught
How do mesh size limits help conserve fish stocks?
How do mesh size limits help conserve fish stocks?
Small fish can escape through holes
Why are mesh size limits so effective?
Why are mesh size limits so effective?
Young fish survive to breeding age
When are seasonal fishing restrictions used?
When are seasonal fishing restrictions used?
During breeding seasons
When do conservation methods work best?
When do conservation methods work best?
When used together