Fishing and Whaling Flashcards

1
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Whale decrease in 19th century

A

250,000 to 1000, oil and whalebone demand

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2
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Why and how is krill overexploited

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Healthy protein food, Japan and Russia peaked 1981/2 with over 500,000 tonnes, affects Adelie

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3
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Issues

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Lots IUU fishing, ghost gear, unintended bycatch, biofouling

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4
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Catch Document Scheme

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Toothfish conservation

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5
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Seasonal buffer zone

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4500km2, reduce krill fishing impact on penguin colonies

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6
Q

Licensed vessels must have a

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GPS device

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