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Q&A on conserving fisheries resources

Resources
Photo Set
Why the Fishing Industry is Important to New Zealand
Export Case Study: Hoki
How Humans Impact on Fisheries
How We Conserve our Fisheries
Maori Fisheries Today

Activities
Look through the photo set then consider the following questions to start you thinking about the economic consequences of conserving our fisheries resources.
Photo 1: a mixed bag of fish
1 Are fish a limited resource? Give an explanation with your answer. photograph of mixed catch of fish
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2 Who owns the fish in the sea?
3 Why do fisheries need managing?
4 Why has fisheries management become a bigger issue over the past few decades?
5 What are some of the main ways of controlling catch?
6 What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the Quota Management System?

Photo 2: commercial fishing boat
1 Identify the resources related to the industry. photograph of commercial fishing boat
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2 Outline the costs involved in the fishing industry.
   
   

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