GEO 702 Chapter 1: Empty Oceans Empty Nests
21 Mar 2016
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Identify the most productive fishing grounds around the world and explain four factors that account for the declining fisheries and recommend four sustainable fishing practices. Id the most productive fishing grounds around the world and what fish are in there. Productive fishing grounds are concentrated around the continents, although the ocean is vast, much of it has sparse life. Georges bank off the new england coast submarine plateau. Traditionally fished hook and line only limited to weather and environment. Immense catches came to an end after the 80s. Large areas were eventually closed and restrictions were imposed (limits, geographical restriction) Middle of the atlantic ocean sword fish and tuna migrate routes. Canary islands continental shelf of north western africa. Eu and asian fleets have exploited their own fishing grounds now come to africa. Catch blue fin tuna moved into mediterranean to breed and spawn. Large net (tonnara fish trap), barely enough fish left to support 2 tonnaras.
