FISHING

Question 1

Define Fishing.

Answer 1

Fishing is the activity of catching fish either for food or as a sport.

Question 2

What are 3 basic types of fishing?

Answer 2

• Subsistence Fishing: is fishing on a small scale to meet the needs of a family and relatives of the person doing the fishing
• Commercial Fishing- is fishing on a large scale to make money (the person’s main occupation or livelihood.
• Sports or Recreational Fishing- is fishing mainly done by tourist for pleasure or
• competition.

Question 3

Examples of Commercially Important Fishes in the Bahamas

Answer 3

1. Nassau Grouper
2. Mahi-mahi (dolphin)
3. Spiny Lobster
4. Yellowtail Snapper
5. Stone crab claws
6. Crawfish
7. Jacks
8. Sponge
9. Queen Conch

Question 4

Importance of the Fishing Industry

Answer 4

• Provides employment and income from sale of fish.
• Provides employment for persons working with tourist.
• Generates revenue from exports.
• Provides recreation
• Source of food