Intro to Fisheries Management

What have studies shown about fish when they escape capture?

• They forget the event quickly.

• They become easier to catch.

• They learn and avoid future captures.

• They do not change their behavior.

What is a common pool resource?

• A resource that is unlimited.

• A resource that is not renewable.

• A resource only available in common areas.

• A resource where usage by one reduces availability for others.

What does the 'tragedy of the commons' describe?

• The depletion of resources due to collective overuse.

• The increase in resources due to technological advancements.

• The individual benefit from unrestricted resource use.

• The successful management of common resources.

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How do large-scale fishing operations impact fish stocks?

• They only operate in restricted areas.

• They can deplete one area and move to another.

• They have minimal impact on fish stocks.

• They increase the fish population.

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What is the goal of the video series discussed?

• To develop strategies for sustainable fishing.

• To discuss the history of fishing.

• To explore underwater ecosystems.

• To promote the benefits of high-tech fishing.

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