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A fishery (plural: fisheries) is an organized effort by humans to catch fish or other aquatic species, an activity known as fishing. Generally, a fishery exists for the purpose of providing human food, although other aims are possible (such as sport or recreational fishing), or obtaining ornamental fish or fish products such as fish oil. Industrial fisheries are fisheries where the catch is not intended for direct human consumption (Castro and Huber 2003).
Regardless of purpose, however, the term fishery generally refers to a fishing effort centered on either a particular ecoregion or a particular species or type of fish or aquatic animal, and usually fisheries are differentiated by both criteria. Examples would be the salmon fishery of Alaska, the cod fishery off the Lofoten islands or the tuna fishery of the Eastern Pacific. Most fisheries are marine, rather than freshwater; most marine fisheries are based near the coast. This is not only because harvesting from relatively shallow waters is easier than in the open ocean, but also because fish are much more abundant near the coastal shelf, due to coastal upwelling and the abundance of nutrients available there.
Fisheries historically
Fisheries have been important parts of human life and food production throughout history. Fish acts as one main food in people's everyday life as well as food security of the nation. Fisheries have become a part of human cultures and mythologies, providing a community identity and a subject for artists throughout the ages. Partially, this is because fisheries are irretrievably wrapped up in humanity’s perpetual fascination with the sea, and partially, because they have been a major source of food and income for many communities throughout the ages.
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Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center - UMERC conducts problem-oriented research on marine fisheries management and aquaculture, particularly in Alabama's coastal region. Includes news and information on the center, fish and shellfish research, and related topics.
Fishing Singapore - Ken's Fishing Haven - About fishing and the declining condition of the fisheries in Singapore and the East Coast of Malaysia.
Meta Description: [ Ken's Fishing Singapore is dedicated to fishing in Singapore and the East Coast of Malaysia. fishing singapore, fishing singapore, fishing singapore, fishing, singapore. ]
Hong Kong Government Artificial Reef Projects - Information about efforts aimed at enhancing fisheries and other marine resources in the region.
In Mexico, Greed Kills Fish by the Seaful - New York Times article discusses the worldwide decline in marine fisheries, with focus on the Gulf of California. [Free registration required.]
International Pacific Halibut Commission - Publications - Scientific and technical reports about halibut, including its management and harvesting.
King Harbor White Sea Bass Project - Details of a hatchery program in California, USA.
Lobster conservation reference site - About the U.S. Atlantic lobster fishery and lobster conservation. Aimed at giving the fishing community access to the computer simulation models used by scientists in making conservation recommendations. Includes a glossary, tables, pictures, links, and other materials.
Meta Description: [ Provides information on the lobster fishery and lobster conservation with pictures, tables, and links to other lobster-related sites. ]
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Marine Fishes in the Wild - WWF report about the severe decline of the large pelagic fishes.
Menhaden Resource Council - Trade industry group offers detailed information about the clupeid fish the Atlantic Menhaden, including biology, fishery, fishery management, history and recent news.
Pacific Fishery Management Council - Has developed fishery management plans for salmon, groundfish and coastal pelagic species in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone off Washington, Oregon and California, and recommends Pacific halibut harvest regulations to the International Pacific Halibut Commission.
Red Snapper Conservation Association - Organization working to replenish the population of this fish in the Gulf of Mexico, through habitat restoration as well as cultivation and release.
Sea Fisheries Department - Belgium - Conducts research and gives scientific advice on fisheries ecology (including shellfish), sustainable exploitation of living marine resources, protection of the marine environment, and the quality of fishing products.
South China Sea Fishery Research Institute (SCSFRI) - Research areas include marine fishery resources, marine aquaculture, marine fishery environment protection, fish nutrition and diets, marine biological metabolic product utilization, marine fishing technologies, and aquatic product processing.
Sustaining Marine Fisheries - 1999 report from a U.S. National Academy of Sciences study conducted to evaluate whether marine-capture fisheries are sustainable and assess whether new approaches to ocean fishery management can help achieve sustainability.
The Billfish Foundation - Research, education, and advocacy to return billfish populations worldwide to healthy levels of abundance.
The Marine Fish Conservation Network - Coalition of U.S. organizations dedicated to conserving marine fish and promoting their long-term sustainability. Information on fish species in peril, criticisms of current management, and recommendations for new measures.
Meta Description: [ The Marine Fish Conservation Network (MFCN) is a coalition of over 150 national and regional environmental organizations, commercial and recreational fishing groups, aquariums, and marine science groups dedicated to conserving marine fish and to promoting their long-term sustainability. ]
The North Sea Fisheries Crisis Hot Spot - Greenpeace site about this ecosystem, its decline, and the stressors affecting it, including overfishing, oil and gas operations, reclamation of parts of the sea for farming, and overfertilization by nutrients.
Fishing Singapore - Ken's Fishing Haven - About fishing and the declining condition of the fisheries in Singapore and the East Coast of Malaysia.
Meta Description: [ Ken's Fishing Singapore is dedicated to fishing in Singapore and the East Coast of Malaysia. fishing singapore, fishing singapore, fishing singapore, fishing, singapore. ]
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