Fishing

• What is the capital of California?

  Sacramento
• What is the main issue with fishing in Ireland?

  Over-exploitation of a renewable resource
• What are the learning intentions of this section?

  • Fishing as a primary economic activity
  • Reasons for overfishing
  • Sustainable exploitation of fish
• Why does Ireland have many fishing ports?

  It is located beside the Atlantic Ocean
• What creates ideal conditions for fish in Ireland?

  Shallow waters of the continental shelf
• What do fish and whales feed on?

  Plankton
• What is plankton's role in the ecosystem?

  It serves as food for fish and whales
• What process do some types of plankton use to convert energy?

  Photosynthesis
• What is the consequence of overfishing in Ireland?

  Many people lose their jobs
• What are the reasons for overfishing in Ireland?

  • Membership of the EEC (EU) led to shared fishing rights
  • Modern technology makes fish easier to locate
  • Small mesh sizes catch young fish
  • No closed fishing season prevents breeding
  • Lack of quotas allows unlimited catches
• How did EEC membership affect Ireland's fishing industry?

  It required sharing fish with other countries
• What impact does modern technology have on fishing?

  It makes fish easier to locate and catch
• What is the effect of small mesh sizes in fishing nets?

  They catch young, underdeveloped fish
• What happens when there is no closed fishing season?

  Fish cannot breed and replace stocks
• What is the consequence of lacking quotas in fishing?

  There is no limit to fish catches
• What steps have been taken to promote sustainable fishing in Ireland?

  • Creation of conservation zones
  • Introduction of yearly quotas
  • Ban on fishing endangered species
  • Shortening of fishing seasons
  • Increase in net mesh sizes
• What species are endangered in Irish waters due to overfishing?

  Cod, herring, and haddock
• What is the purpose of the Conservation Box created in 2003?

  To help fish stocks recover
• What area does the Conservation Box cover?

  100,000 km² off the coast of Ireland
• What are the main components of sustainable fish exploitation?

  • Conservation zones
  • Yearly quotas
  • Bans on endangered species
  • Shortened fishing seasons
  • Increased net mesh sizes