Fish farming

Question 1

What is overfishing and why do we use fish farming?

Answer 1

• Overfishing threatens the existence of many fish species in the wild
• We use fish farming and other sustainable methods as an alternative way of sourcing fish that avoid overfishing

Question 2

What are fish farms?

Answer 2

• Fish farms are large enclosures or tanks designed to provide a controlled environment for the growth of fish for human consumption. Using fish farms allows wild fish stocks to recover

Question 3

What are some sustainable fisheries practicies?

Answer 3

• Increasing size of fishing nets: allows selective capture of adult fish and allows young fish to escape. This means that young fish can survive and maintain fish populations
• Fishing quotas: setting limits on the amount of fish that can be caught to maintain a balanced ecosystem