Overfishing 101 Article Flashcard

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What is Spillover in the context of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?

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Spillover refers to the phenomenon where fish populations rebound within MPAs and then are caught once again outside of them.

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What happens to fish that are captured when they are too small?

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They never make it to maturity and don't reproduce.

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How does global fish consumption relate to population growth?

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Fish consumption has outpaced population growth.

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What is bycatch?

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Bycatch refers to the capture of unintended species during fishing, which can significantly impact marine ecosystems.

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What is one of the largest environmental impacts of bycatch?

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It contributes to the overfishing problem.

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What is bottom-trawling?

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Bottom-trawling is a fishing practice that involves dragging a net along the sea floor, which can cause significant damage to marine habitats.

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What is blast fishing?

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Blast fishing is a destructive fishing practice that uses explosives to kill fish, leading to severe ecological damage.

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What are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?

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MPAs are designated regions in oceans where human activity is restricted to protect marine ecosystems.

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What is overfishing?

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Overfishing occurs when fish are caught at a rate faster than they can reproduce, leading to population decline.

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What is the impact of large-scale commercial fishing on coral reefs?

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Large-scale commercial fishing practices like bottom-trawling cause damage to coral reefs and other marine habitats.