Sustainable fishing
I can explain different strategies to improve the sustainability of fishing and how the law plays a role in this.
- Year 9
Sustainable fishing
I can explain different strategies to improve the sustainability of fishing and how the law plays a role in this.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Using specialist fishing equipment can reduce bycatch.
- Eating fish from well-managed fisheries helps prevent overfishing and protects marine biodiversity.
- Exclusive economic zones, quotas and seasonal closures improve fishing sustainability.
- Historically there have been many tensions surrounding British fishing, ultimately leading to more sustainable law.
Keywords
Sustainable - meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Bycatch - marine animals (sea creatures) that are unintentionally caught while fishing for a different species
Trawler - a type of fishing boat which catches fish by dragging a large net through the water
Common misconception
Customer decisions don’t make a difference to global fish populations.
Eating fish from well-managed fisheries helps prevent overfishing, protects marine biodiversity, and ensures fish populations remain healthy for future generations.
Equipment
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these keywords with their meanings:
Q2.What are fossil fuels?
Q3.Why is non-renewable energy called “non-renewable”?
Q4.What does decarbonisation mean?
Q5.Which energy source is renewable?
Q6.Why is the phrase “We are sourcing more energy from renewables than fossil fuels” incorrect?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match these keywords with their meanings:
