The Sea and Fishing

Personal Connection to the Sea

• Life by the sea due to father's profession as a fisherman
• Love for the wild and vast nature of the sea
• Experience the changing moods of the sea
• Reflect on the idea of working in the ocean's vastness

The Fisherman's Life

• Fishing as a generational livelihood
• Importance of experience and knowledge in fishing
• Dad's boat is part of a herring fishery
• Challenges of finding fish in the vast ocean

Understanding Fisheries

• Definition of a fishery: area where fish are caught for commercial purposes
• Different fisheries for various fish species
• The complexity of locating fish in comparison to the vastness of the sea

Fishing Technology

• Advanced technology on fishing boats (Dad's bridge deck)
• Use of screens for weather and fish shoals information

Risks of Fishing

• Exciting yet dangerous job
• Safety rules and planning are crucial
• Economic unpredictability due to fish availability

Global Importance of Fish

• Fish as a main protein source for 1 billion people
• Fishing industry employs 200 million people worldwide
• Fish is the most traded food globally

Sustainability and Overfishing

• Historical balance in fishing practices
• Overfishing and its consequences: decline of fish stocks
• Definition of overfishing and current statistics

Bycatch Issues

• Explanation of bycatch: unintended capture of non-target species
• Impact of declining fish stocks on marine life food webs

Solutions for Sustainable Fishing

• Definition of sustainable fishing
• Sustainable practices include:
  • Collaborating with scientists
  • Understanding fish populations and ecosystems
  • Calculating Maximum Sustainable Yield
  • Fishing quotas and timing to reduce bycatch
• Importance of fishing sustainably for the health of the oceans

Global Responsibility

• Sustainable fishing as a global challenge
• Certification of sustainable fisheries
• Role of consumers in choosing sustainable seafood

Conclusion

• Dad's commitment to sustainable fishing ensures fish availability for future generations
• Call to action for individuals to support sustainable ocean practices.