Sustainable Fishing Methods
An article by Margo True published on sunset.com under
the title of “Sustainable fishing methods-The facts about dredging,gillnetting, trawling, traps, and more” gives us clues about the right &
wrong ways of fishing.
In a world
where the resources are being consumed most rapidly, we might, as the
responsible consumers, consider some sustainable methods if we wish to continue
consuming, keeping in mind that any seafood would spawn for thousands/millions
more if not consumed.
Its introduction reads: “Some fishing methods are decidedly
unsustainable, but others aren’t so bad, depending on the fishery in which
they’re used. Harmful and sometimes harmful methods (for superb illustrations
of these, see the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch site):”
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Then it lists the harmful methods as
1-
Dredging
2-
Gillnetting
3-
Longlining
4-
Purse seining
5-
Trawling
And it gives better ways of fishing under
the title of “SUSTAINABLE METHODS:”
In general, the following methods do
no harm to the oceans, but if used improperly, some can.
1-
Hook and lining (also called pole catching)
2-
Harpooning
3-
Traps
4-
Trolling
The
article provides detailed description of all the good/bad methods itemized on
the list. Good read. Enjoy it here:
