The Ocean's Resources

Science

A practice of using explosives to stun or kill schools of fish for easy collection

Blast fishing

A practice of using explosives to stun or kill schools of fish for easy collection. Blast fishing is a harmful technique where explosives are used in water to catch fish quickly, but it damages marine ecosystems.

A marine species that is caught unintentionally while catching target species

Bycatch

A marine species that is caught unintentionally while catching target species. Bycatch refers to the capture of non-target species during fishing, which can harm marine ecosystems.

A type of fish hook which is sharply curved back in a circular shape

Circle hook

A type of fish hook which is sharply curved back in a circular shape. Circle hook. In simple terms, a circle hook is a fishing tool designed to catch fish more efficiently and safely by securing in the corner of the fish's mouth.

An activity of catching fish and other seafood for commercial profit

Commercial fishery

An activity of catching fish and other seafood for commercial profit. Commercial fishery. It is a scientific practice where people harvest large amounts of fish and seafood from oceans, rivers, and lakes to sell for profit.

An amount of fish within population

Fish stock

An amount of fish within population. Fish stock. Fish stock refers to the number of fish within a specific population that are available for harvesting.

A set rule that indicates what kinds of fish may be caught for a certain period of time

Fishing season

A set rule that indicates what kinds of fish may be caught for a certain period of time. Fishing season. In Science, a fishing season is a specific time when certain fish are allowed to be caught to ensure their population remains sustainable.

A vertical panels of netting that hang from a line with regularly spaced floaters

Gill net

A vertical panel of netting that hangs from a line with regularly spaced floaters. Gill net. A gill net is a type of fishing net designed to catch fish by their gills as they swim into it.

A long spear-like instrument used in fishing and other marine hunting

Harpoon

A long spear-like instrument used in fishing and other marine hunting. Harpoon. In simple terms, a harpoon is a tool that is thrown or shot to catch large marine animals like whales or fish.

A fishing line long up to 80 miles with attached baited hooks

Longline

A fishing line long up to 80 miles with attached baited hooks. Longline. Longlining is a fishing technique that uses a long line with baited hooks spaced out to catch fish over a large area.

The removal of a fish from water at a rate that they cannot replenish

Overfishing

The removal of a fish from water at a rate that they cannot replenish. overfishing. Overfishing is when people catch fish faster than the fish can reproduce and grow, leading to fewer fish in the ocean.

A method of fishing where fishing nets or poles, baited with lures, are used

Pole or troll fishing

A method of fishing where fishing nets or poles, baited with lures, are used. Pole or troll fishing. It is a way of catching fish using a fishing rod or trailing a baited line from a moving boat.

A fishing method using a net that hangs in the water with weighted bottom edge and top edge buoyed by floats

Purse seine

A fishing method using a net that hangs in the water with weighted bottom edge and top edge buoyed by floats. Purse seine is a large wall of netting that encircles schools of fish and is then drawn tight at the bottom to capture them.

Regulation that sets a species- specific total allowable catch for a given time period

Quota

Regulation that sets a species-specific total allowable catch for a given time period. Quota. In science, a quota is a limit on the amount of a resource that can be extracted to prevent overuse or depletion.

The smallest fish measurement at which it is legal to keep or sell a fish

Size limit

The smallest fish measurement at which it is legal to keep or sell a fish. Size limit. In Science, a size limit helps ensure the protection and sustainability of fish populations by allowing them to reach maturity and reproduce before being caught.

The use of resources in a way that does not damage the ecosystem

Sustainable

The use of resources in a way that does not damage the ecosystem. Sustainable. In science, sustainable means using resources wisely now to ensure they are available for future generations.

A fishing at a sustainable rate, where the fish population does not decline over time

Sustainable fishing

A fishing at a sustainable rate, where the fish population does not decline over time. Sustainable fishing. Sustainable fishing means catching fish at a rate that allows fish populations to replenish and thrive over the long term.

A streamer attached to longline to scare away birds

Tori lines

A streamer attached to longline to scare away birds. tori lines. Tori lines are long strands used in fishing to prevent birds from getting caught on longlines by scaring them away.

A fishing method that involves pulling a fishing net through the water behind boat

Trawling

A fishing method that involves pulling a fishing net through the water behind a boat is trawling. Trawling is a technique used to catch fish by dragging a net through the ocean.

A device that allows a captured sea turtle to escape when caught in a fisherman's net

Turtle excluder device

A device that allows a captured sea turtle to escape when caught in a fisherman's net. A turtle excluder device is a tool used in fishing nets to let turtles escape while keeping the catch of fish.