Fishing Gear Classification Quiz

What does ISSCFG stand for in the context of fishing gear?

• International Standard Statistical Classification of Fishing Gear

• International Standard Statistical Classification of Fishing Groups

• International Standard Statistical Classification of Fish Gear

• International Standard Statistical Classification of Fish Groups

Which organization endorsed the revised ISSCFG in February 2016?

• FAO Coordinating Working Party on Fishery Statistics

• International Council for the Exploration of the Sea

• Food and Agriculture Organization

• United Nations Fisheries Division

What is the primary purpose of the ISSCFG?

• To assist in the identification and reporting of fisheries catches

• To promote recreational fishing

• To regulate fishing licenses

• To provide entertainment for fishers

Which type of fishing gear is characterized by a purse line that closes the bottom of the net?

• Lift net

• Gillnet

• Purse seine

• Trawl

What is a significant environmental concern associated with the use of drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs)?

• They do not require monitoring

• They are ineffective in attracting fish

• They are only used in freshwater fishing

• They can become abandoned and contribute to marine plastic pollution

How does a beach seine typically operate?

• It is used exclusively for recreational fishing

• It is deployed from a boat in deep waters

• It is set from the shore and pulled to catch fish

• It is a stationary net that does not require movement

What distinguishes a bottom pair trawl from a pair seine?

• Pair seines are larger than bottom pair trawls

• Bottom pair trawls are used only in freshwater

• Bottom pair trawls are towed for longer periods while pair seines encircle fish

• Bottom pair trawls do not require two boats

In what way can the use of auxiliary gear improve fishing efficiency?

• By eliminating the need for licenses

• By making fishing more enjoyable

• By increasing the size of the catch

• By attracting fish and reducing bycatch

What is a boat-operated falling net primarily used for?

• To catch fish in shallow waters

• To trap marine mammals

• To catch fish in deep waters

• To attract birds

Which type of net is commonly used to catch fish by gilling or entangling?

• Gillnets

• Drift nets

• Pots

• Trammel nets