Sustainable Fishing Methods

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):”

Alaska fisherman George Covel brings in his catch. Because of the challenging conditions in the Copper River Delta gill netting ― laying out a net that fish catch their gills in ― is about the only effective way to fish commercially for salmon

Catherine Karnow

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:http://www.sunset.com/food-wine/flavors-of-the-west/sustainable-fishing-methods