Fishing Industry in Brunei

In terms of the fishing industry, the term 'fish' refers to what?

• Just fishes

• Fish, shellfish, prawns and any aquatic animals

• Any living thing

• All types of fishes in the sea, river or lakes

Identify the two main fishing grounds in Brunei?

• South China Sea

• Tutong River

• Brunei Estuary

• Brunei River

The fishing areas in Brunei can be categorised into two main types. What are they?

• Inland fishing areas and marine fishing areas

• Inshore fishing areas and offshore fishing areas

Define inland fishing areas.

• These are areas which are inland

• These are freshwater areas such as river, streams, lakes and ponds

• These are the shallower waters near the coast.

• These are the waters that are located away from the coast

What are the inshore fishing areas?

• These are areas which are inland

• These are freshwater areas such as river, streams, lakes and ponds

• These are the shallower waters near the coast

• These are the waters that are located away from the coast

What are the offshore fishing areas?

• These are areas which are inland

• These are freshwater areas such as river, streams, lakes and ponds

• These are the shallower waters near the coast

• These are the waters that are located away from the coast

Select the physical factors that favours the development of the fishing industry in Brunei.

• Brunei is typhoon-free

• There is high demand for fish in Brunei

• Brunei has a long coastline of about 130km

• Mangroves grow along the Brunei Bay and these are important breeding areas for fish

Select the human factors that favours the development of the fishing industry in Brunei.

• Brunei has a tropical equatorial climate so it is typhoon-free

• There is a high demand for fish in Brunei

• There are a lot of good breeding grounds for fish in Brunei

• The government provides support for the development of the fishing industry in Brunei

Why is the fishing industry important to the people and economy of Brunei? (You may tick more than 1 answer)

• It provides jobs for the local people

• It supplies people with a source of protein

• It can provide extra revenue for the country

• It allows Brunei to be less dependent on oil and gas industry

Identify two strategies which could be done to make the fishing industry sustainable.

• Allow only specific boats and fishing gears to be used

• Limit the amount of fish caught by setting up quotas

• Set up marine protected areas replenish fish stock

• Prohibit fishing