Fishing and Whaling Flashcards
1
Q
Whale decrease in 19th century
A
250,000 to 1000, oil and whalebone demand
2
Q
Why and how is krill overexploited
A
Healthy protein food, Japan and Russia peaked 1981/2 with over 500,000 tonnes, affects Adelie
3
Q
Issues
A
Lots IUU fishing, ghost gear, unintended bycatch, biofouling
4
Q
International Whaling Commission
A
88 members in 2020, established 1946, no mention in ATS (CCAMLR for fishing), 50 km2 Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, 1982 International Whaling Moratorium (Japan left after UN involved)
5
Q
Catch Document Scheme
A
Toothfish conservation
6
Q
Seasonal buffer zone
A
4500km2, reduce krill fishing impact on penguin colonies
7
Q
Licensed vessels must have a
A
GPS device
