Fishing and Energy Flashcards
The objective of this deck is to help study for the fishing and energy geography quiz.
How deep is the water just off of the coast of the Atlantic provinces?
0 - 500 meters deep
What is the water depth beyond the boundary of the continental shelf?
More than 500 meters deep
Would water off of the coast of Atlantic provinces or water beyond the boundary of the continental shelf better for fishing?
Water off the coast of Atlantic provinces which is 0 - 500 meters deep would be better because fish would be closer to the surface
What banks are partially outside Canada’s 200 nm limit?
The Nose and Flemish Cap
How does the Atlantic cod fishery compare to the other east coast fisheries?
Higher population of cod because rocks are more shallow and warmer. Cod lay eggs in these conditions
When did the Canadian government imposed a moratorium (ban) on the cod fishery?
July 1992
Why was the cod fishery imposed?
To replenish the fish stock
What percentage of the world’s fish species are fully exploited or being depleted?
70%
By what percentage did commercial fish populations fall between 1996 - 2006?
95%
What’s the primary cause of decrease in fish stocks?
Overfishing and destructive fishing
Describe the profile of a continental shelf
A bank is beside land in the water
Leads to a continental slope where the water depth increases
What percentage of the west coast fisheries are inside the 200 nm limit?
100%
In 2005, what was the total value of aquaculture in Canada?
$715.1 million
What is aquaculture?
The farming of aquatic animals and plants in controlled environments
What was the most valuable aquaculture species in 2005?
Salmon
Why are orange roughy and the Chilean sea bass no longer available on restaurant menus?
There’s a shift to more sustainable seafood options
What is sustained yield management?
Managing renewable resources to make sure the rate of extraction doesn’t exceed the replenishment rate
Why is the commercial fishing industry important to Canada?
Provides people with jobs
Supports coastal communities
Generates income and food
Attracts tourists
Recreational activity
What set of geographic conditions make the Grand Banks a productive fishing area?
Continental shelf
Cold and warm water currents
Shallow banks
Economic zone regulations
Difference of offshore and inshore fisheries
Inshore:
Within 16 - 25 km of shore
85% of fishing industry labour force
10% of total catch
Smaller boats
Offshore:
Edges of continental shelf
15% of fishing industry labour force
90% of total catch
Bigger boats
How was the foreign offshore fishing fleet involved in the destruction of the East Coast Cod Fishery?
Overfished
Unsustainable fishing practices
No regulations
How was the Canadian inshore and offshore fishing industry involved in the destruction of the East Coast Cod Fishery?
Unsustainable fishing practices
Focused on economic gain rather than sustainability
How was the marine scientists involved in the destruction of the East Coast Cod Fishery?
Underestimated risks
How was the government officials involved in the destruction of the East Coast Cod Fishery?
Delayed regulations
Relied on fishing for income
Didn’t listen to warnings from scientists