Plastic Pollution Flashcards
Why is sustainability important in fishing?
Sustainable fishing practices ensures that fish populations remain stable for future generations.
What impact does plastic pollution have in oceans?
Plastic pollution harms marine life, contaminates food chains, and degrades marine life.
What are Marine Reserves, and why are they important?
Marine reserves protect biodiversity, help replenish fish stocks, and improve resilience against climate change. They also provide areas for scientific research.
How can we expand and improve its network of marine reserves in the future?
Expanding marine reserves could involve increasing protected areas, improving enforcement, and establishing more “no-take” zones, which would protect marine biodiversity.
What is a consequence of Overfishing?
Overfishing can reduce fish populations, affecting predators and disrupting the balance of the ecosystem. Lower fish populations may lead to declines in species that rely on fish for food and increases in species that fish previously kept in check.
