Bycatch
fishing boats catch the wrong animal while trying to catch something else
Bycatch
causes of overfishing
too many boats in one area, high demand for fish, weak fishing laws
Local Communities can help overfishing by
working together to set local rules to prevent overfishing
one animal from real world examples affected by bycatch
sea turtles, dolphins, sea birds
affect on ecosystems
Using safer equipment for less risk of bycatch
Type of equipment used
big fishing nets, fishing lines
tuna and sharks because they grow slow
Government can help overfishing by
Setting laws or create protected fishing zones
2 types of animals affected by bycatch
dolphins, sharks, tuna, whales, sea turtles, sea birds, young fish
How does overfishing affect coastal communities
They lose food because they rely on fishing for food
Government can help prevent bycatch by
Enforcing laws making fisherman use safe equipment
Affect on ecosystems
Certain fish species can be removed from the ecosystem
What migt happen to some species if overfishing continues to happe
Individuals can help by
Choosing to buy seafood from responsible fisheries