Question 42
Conservation of Natural ResourcesWhich of the following steps would not be taken to protect or conserve fishing grounds from over-exploitation?
- A.Use of nets with all sizes of mesh
- B.Use of nets with a particular mesh size
- C.Ban on harvesting of some species
- D.Regulating the size of ships allowed into fishing grounds
- E.Limiting the period of fishing in the waters
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Use of nets with all sizes of mesh)
Explanation
Small-mesh nets catch young fish before they can breed, so allowing all mesh sizes would deplete the stock.