Sustainable fishing
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain different strategies to improve the sustainability of fishing and how the law plays a role in this.
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.
Teacher tip
There have been celebrity chef campaigns on topics such as bycatch, showing students online content related to this or asking students to research it for homework could make the topic more relevant for them.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these keywords with their meanings:
Resources from nature used by people
Energy that can be reused and won’t run out
Energy sources that will eventually run out
Reducing carbon dioxide released into the air
Able to continue over a long time without damage
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:
Using resources in a way that protects future needs
Marine animals caught unintentionally while fishing
A fishing boat that drags a net through the water
Q2.What does "sustainable fish consumption" aim to protect?
Q3.Why is the statement “Customer decisions don’t make a difference to global fish populations” incorrect?
Q4.Which label might help you choose sustainable fish?
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