The Ocean's Resources
Science

A practice of using explosives to stun or kill schools of fish for easy collection
Blast fishing
A practice of using explosives to stun or kill schools of fish for easy collection. Blast fishing is a harmful technique where explosives are used in water to catch fish quickly, but it damages marine ecosystems.

A type of fish hook which is sharply curved back in a circular shape
Circle hook
A type of fish hook which is sharply curved back in a circular shape. Circle hook. In simple terms, a circle hook is a fishing tool designed to catch fish more efficiently and safely by securing in the corner of the fish's mouth.

An activity of catching fish and other seafood for commercial profit
Commercial fishery
An activity of catching fish and other seafood for commercial profit. Commercial fishery. It is a scientific practice where people harvest large amounts of fish and seafood from oceans, rivers, and lakes to sell for profit.

A set rule that indicates what kinds of fish may be caught for a certain period of time
Fishing season
A set rule that indicates what kinds of fish may be caught for a certain period of time. Fishing season. In Science, a fishing season is a specific time when certain fish are allowed to be caught to ensure their population remains sustainable.

A fishing method using a net that hangs in the water with weighted bottom edge and top edge buoyed by floats
Purse seine
A fishing method using a net that hangs in the water with weighted bottom edge and top edge buoyed by floats. Purse seine is a large wall of netting that encircles schools of fish and is then drawn tight at the bottom to capture them.

The smallest fish measurement at which it is legal to keep or sell a fish
Size limit
The smallest fish measurement at which it is legal to keep or sell a fish. Size limit. In Science, a size limit helps ensure the protection and sustainability of fish populations by allowing them to reach maturity and reproduce before being caught.

A fishing at a sustainable rate, where the fish population does not decline over time
Sustainable fishing
A fishing at a sustainable rate, where the fish population does not decline over time. Sustainable fishing. Sustainable fishing means catching fish at a rate that allows fish populations to replenish and thrive over the long term.

A device that allows a captured sea turtle to escape when caught in a fisherman's net
Turtle excluder device
A device that allows a captured sea turtle to escape when caught in a fisherman's net. A turtle excluder device is a tool used in fishing nets to let turtles escape while keeping the catch of fish.