Land and Agriculture
Definition(s)
There are a variety of methods used to catch fish. The majority of methods have an adverse effect on the marine environment, in terms of bycatch, damage to the seabed, and negative effects on the marine food web. Fishing methods are classified as either active or passive. (Source: Eurocbc)
Hierarchy
Narrower: Drift net fishing
In other languages
French
méthode de pêche
Russian
метод рыболовства
Spanish
método de pesca
Arabic
طريقة الصيد
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 1 decision |