Fisheries law

Hi there! Today we are going to talk about fisheries law, which is a set of rules that people have created to help protect fish and other marine animals that live in our oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Just like you have rules at home, like putting away your toys or brushing your teeth, there are rules that people must follow when it comes to catching fish. These rules were created to make sure that we don't catch too many fish at once and harm their populations, which could lead to shortages of certain types of fish in the future.

One of the main laws in fisheries law is called catch limits, which means that there is a set amount of fish that is allowed to be caught each year. Think of it like a candy jar - if you have too much candy at once, you might run out of candy and not have any left for later. The same goes for fish - if we don't limit how many fish are caught each year, we might run out of certain types of fish and our oceans won't be as healthy.

In addition to catch limits, there are also restrictions on the types of fishing gear that can be used. This is to make sure that we don't harm other marine animals, like sea turtles or dolphins, while trying to catch fish. Imagine if you were trying to catch a ball, but you were only allowed to use your hands - that would be difficult! It's the same with fishing - people have to use the right tools to catch fish while minimizing harm to other animals.

Lastly, there are rules around where people can catch fish. This is to make sure that fish populations have time to grow and replenish. It's like a garden - if you pick all the vegetables when they are small, you won't have any grown-up vegetables later! So, just like you have to wait for vegetables to grow, fishermen need to wait for fish populations to grow before they can catch them.

Overall, the rules in fisheries law are there to keep our oceans, rivers, and lakes healthy and full of fish for future generations to enjoy.