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    Fisheries refer to activities related to the capture, cultivation, and management of fish and other aquatic organisms for human use. They play an important role in global food security and livelihoods. There are two main types of fisheries - capture fisheries which harvest wild stocks using techniques like trawling and aquaculture which farms aquatic species under controlled conditions. Fisheries can also be commercial or artisanal providing income for millions. Sustainable management of fisheries is needed to ensure long term viability of fish stocks and ecosystems given challenges like overfishing. Promoting sustainable practices is critical for biodiversity, livelihoods and future seafood availability.

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    Fisheries refer to activities related to the capture, cultivation, and management of fish and other aquatic organisms for human use. They play an important role in global food security and livelihoods. There are two main types of fisheries - capture fisheries which harvest wild stocks using techniques like trawling and aquaculture which farms aquatic species under controlled conditions. Fisheries can also be commercial or artisanal providing income for millions. Sustainable management of fisheries is needed to ensure long term viability of fish stocks and ecosystems given challenges like overfishing. Promoting sustainable practices is critical for biodiversity, livelihoods and future seafood availability.

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    Fisheries refer to activities related to the capture, cultivation, and management of fish and other aquatic organisms for human use. They play an important role in global food security and livelihoods. There are two main types of fisheries - capture fisheries which harvest wild stocks using techniques like trawling and aquaculture which farms aquatic species under controlled conditions. Fisheries can also be commercial or artisanal providing income for millions. Sustainable management of fisheries is needed to ensure long term viability of fish stocks and ecosystems given challenges like overfishing. Promoting sustainable practices is critical for biodiversity, livelihoods and future seafood availability.

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    Fisheries refer to activities related to the capture, cultivation, and management of fish and other aquatic organisms for human use. They play an important role in global food security and livelihoods. There are two main types of fisheries - capture fisheries which harvest wild stocks using techniques like trawling and aquaculture which farms aquatic species under controlled conditions. Fisheries can also be commercial or artisanal providing income for millions. Sustainable management of fisheries is needed to ensure long term viability of fish stocks and ecosystems given challenges like overfishing. Promoting sustainable practices is critical for biodiversity, livelihoods and future seafood availability.

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    Fisheries

    Fisheries refer to activities related to the capture, cultivation, and management of fish
    and other aquatic organisms for human consumption, commercial trade, recreational
    purposes, and other uses. Fisheries play a significant role in global food security,
    economic development, and livelihoods, particularly in coastal and fishing-dependent
    communities worldwide.

    Here are some key aspects of fisheries:

    1. Capture fisheries: This involves the harvesting of wild fish stocks from oceans,
    rivers, lakes, and other aquatic habitats using various fishing techniques such as
    trawling, purse seining, longlining, and netting. Capture fisheries target a wide
    range of species, including finfish, shellfish, and crustaceans.
    2. Aquaculture: Also known as fish farming, aquaculture involves the cultivation of
    aquatic organisms under controlled conditions. Aquaculture can take place in
    ponds, tanks, cages, or pens and includes species such as salmon, tilapia, shrimp,
    and oysters. Aquaculture provides a significant portion of the world's seafood
    supply and contributes to economic growth and employment in many regions.
    3. Commercial and artisanal fisheries: Fisheries can be categorized into
    commercial fisheries, which involve large-scale operations for profit, and artisanal
    or small-scale fisheries, which typically involve traditional fishing practices carried
    out by local communities using small boats and gear. Artisanal fisheries play a
    crucial role in providing food security, employment, and income for millions of
    people, particularly in developing countries.
    4. Management and conservation: Sustainable management of fisheries is
    essential to ensure the long-term viability of fish stocks and the health of aquatic
    ecosystems. Fisheries management measures may include setting catch limits,
    implementing gear regulations, establishing marine protected areas, promoting
    selective fishing practices, and monitoring and enforcing regulations to prevent
    overfishing and habitat degradation.
    5. Challenges and issues: Fisheries face numerous challenges, including
    overfishing, habitat destruction, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU)
    fishing, bycatch of non-target species, pollution, climate change, and market
    pressures. Addressing these challenges requires international cooperation,
    science-based management approaches, community engagement, and
    sustainable seafood consumption practices.
    Efforts to promote sustainable fisheries management and responsible aquaculture
    practices are critical for conserving marine biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and
    ensuring the availability of seafood for future generations. Sustainable fisheries can
    contribute to achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including those
    related to food security, poverty alleviation, and ecosystem conservation.

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