Apes Ch. 12

Question 1

Nile perch

Answer 1

This was intentionally introduced into Lake Victoria to stimulate exports of the fish. They exported fish to several different european countries

Question 2

Asian swamp eel

Answer 2

An invasive species, reproduces rapidly eats almost anything can elude cold weather drought

Question 3

Purple loosestrife

Answer 3

A perennial plant that grows in wetlands reduces wetland biodiversity by reducing habitat

Question 4

Bycatch

Answer 4

When large nets and long lines catch non target species

Question 5

Trawler fishing

Answer 5

Involves dragging a funnel shape net held open at the neck along the ocean bottom

Question 6

Purse seine fishing

Answer 6

A fishing vessel will surround a large school and close the net to trap the fish

Question 7

Long lining

Answer 7

This type of fishing puts out lines up to 80 miles which have thousands of baited hooks

Question 8

Driftnet fishing

Answer 8

When fish are caught by huge drifting nets some hang as much as 2500 meters below the surface

Question 9

Turtle exclusion device Ted

Answer 9

specialized device that allows a captured sea turtle to escape when caught in a fisherman’s net.

Question 10

Commercial extinction

Answer 10

This occurs when its no longer profitable to continue fishing the affected species. Overfishing leads to this

Question 11

Exclusive economic zone

Answer 11

Foreign fishing vessels can take certain quotas of fish within zones but inly with govt approval

Question 12

Marine protected area

Answer 12

Areas of ocean that are partially protected from human activities

Question 13

Marine reserve

Answer 13

Area where no extraction and alteration of any living or nonliving resource is allowed

Question 14

Integrated costal management

Answer 14

a process for the management of the coast using an integrated approach, regarding all aspects of the coastal zone

Question 15

Maximum sustainable yield (MSY)

Answer 15

Maximum number of ish that can be harvested annuay without xausing a drop in population

Question 16

Optimum sustainable yield (OSY)

Answer 16

Attempts to account for interactions with other species but depends on poor bio and kcdan conditions

Question 17

Precautionary principle

Answer 17

This principle manages fisheries by reducing fish harvest and closing some overfished areas

Question 18

Mitigation banking

Answer 18

Allows destruction of existing wetlands as long as an equal area of the same type is created

Question 19

Comprehensive Everglades restoration

Answer 19

provides a framework and guide to restore, protect and preserve the water resources of central and southern Florida, including the Everglades.

Question 20

Zebra mussel

Answer 20

Thumbnail size mollusk reproduces rapidly and no known enemies in the Great Lakes

Question 21

Sea lamprey

Answer 21

This attaches itself to almost any kind of fish and mills by sucking the blood out

Question 22

Quagga mussel

Answer 22

Invaded the Great Lakes, survives at great depths and tolerates more extreme temps

Question 23

National wild and scenic rivers act

Answer 23

Created to protect rivers with outstanding scenic recreational and geological values