Sustainable Fisheries (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Why are fish numbers in oceans rapidly decreasing?
Why are fish numbers in oceans rapidly decreasing?
Overfishing of fish populations
What is overfishing?
What is overfishing?
Harvesting fish faster than replenishment
What is a consequence of overfishing?
What is a consequence of overfishing?
Decline in fish numbers
Why must fish populations be kept above a certain level?
Why must fish populations be kept above a certain level?
To prevent endangerment or extinction
Why are enough mature individuals needed in fish populations?
Why are enough mature individuals needed in fish populations?
To continue breeding and sustain numbers
What does using larger mesh sizes in fishing nets allow?
What does using larger mesh sizes in fishing nets allow?
Smaller juvenile fish to escape
How do larger net mesh sizes help sustain fish populations?
How do larger net mesh sizes help sustain fish populations?
Juveniles grow to maturity and reproduce
What do fishing quotas restrict?
What do fishing quotas restrict?
Amount of specific species caught
Where and when do fishing quotas apply?
Where and when do fishing quotas apply?
Particular area and time period
What is the purpose of fishing quotas?
What is the purpose of fishing quotas?
To prevent overfishing
What is the primary goal of sustainable fishing measures?
What is the primary goal of sustainable fishing measures?
Healthy and sustainable fish populations