How Industrial Trawling Spurred Marine Conservation Efforts

The video discusses the sustainability of jig fishing, contrasting it with the destructive nature of trawling. It highlights the historical impact of foreign trawlers on US waters and the subsequent overfishing crisis. Conservation efforts, including a UN ban on drift nets, are also covered.

What makes jig fishing a sustainable method compared to industrial fishing?

• It uses large nets to catch more fish.

• It is highly selective and causes less damage to ecosystems.

• It relies on advanced technology to locate fish.

• It is a faster method of fishing.

What is a major environmental concern associated with bottom trawling?

• It increases fish populations.

• It is a cost-effective fishing method.

• It causes minimal damage to the ocean floor.

• It can strip away corals and marine life.

What was a significant consequence of foreign trawlers operating near US shores in the 1950s and 60s?

• They had no impact on local fishing practices.

• They helped increase fish populations.

• They quickly depleted fish stocks.

• They improved the local economy.

What legislative action did the US take in 1976 to address overfishing?

• Extended authority limits to 200 miles offshore.

• Reduced the size of American fishing nets.

• Increased subsidies for foreign trawlers.

• Banned all fishing activities.

What was the global response to the issue of drift nets in the 1990s?

• They were ignored by international bodies.

• They were banned by the United Nations.

• They were encouraged for their efficiency.

• They were made longer to catch more fish.