Sustainable fisheries aim to balance the needs of fishing communities and the long-term health of fish populations and their ecosystems.

Pole-and-line fishing is a selective method that targets specific fish species while minimizing bycatch and habitat damage.

Bycatch refers to the incidental capture of non-target species, which can have negative impacts on marine ecosystems.

Aquaculture can lead to habitat destruction, water pollution, and disease transmission, if not managed sustainably.

RAS is a closed-loop system that recirculates and treats water, reducing the environmental impact of aquaculture.

Stock enhancement aims to increase the abundance of wild fish populations by releasing hatchery-raised fish.

MPAs serve multiple purposes, including providing safe havens for fish, reducing fishing pressure, and protecting critical habitats.

The FAO is responsible for developing and promoting sustainable fishing practices worldwide.

Effort control involves limiting the number of fishing vessels or fishing effort to prevent overfishing.

Satellite tagging, acoustic telemetry, and remote sensing are all technologies used to study fish populations.

Consumer choices, such as choosing seafood from sustainable sources, reducing seafood consumption, and supporting local fisheries, can contribute to sustainable fisheries management.

Open-ocean aquaculture involves raising fish in large, open-water enclosures in the ocean.

Aquaculture encompasses the farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants.

Land-based aquaculture involves raising fish in tanks or ponds on land, often in controlled environments.

Aquaponics is a system that combines aquaculture and hydroponics, using waste from aquaculture operations to fertilize crops.