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3.2 Fishing gears and Methods
Marine and Fisheries Technology · Grade 11 · 30 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- identify various types of fishing gears
- outline the factors to be considered in selecting the appropriate fishing gear
- describe various types of fishing gears and methods
- describe the different types of fishing vessels and their modes of propulsion
- draw and label the parts of a fishing boat
- appreciate different fishing gears and methods
Key questions
“What is the relationship between fishing gear, fishing method and the fishing environment?”
Lessons
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Fishing gears and methods
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIntroduce fishing gear, method and the fishing environment.
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Classifying fishing gears
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizClassify fishing gears as traditional or modern.
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Choosing the right fishing gear
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizOutline the factors considered when selecting a fishing gear.
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Hook and line
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the hook and line gear and method.
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The long line
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the long line gear and method.
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The gill net
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the gill net gear and method.
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The seine net
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the seine net gear and method.
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The trawl net
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the trawl net gear and method.
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Cast net and lift net
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the cast net and the lift net.
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Fish traps
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe fish traps and how they work.
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Fishing pots
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe fishing pots and their method.
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Harpoons and spears
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe harpoons and spears as wounding gears.
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Weirs and barriers
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe weirs and barriers as trapping gears.
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Fishing methods: an overview
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizClassify fishing methods into four families.
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Line fishing methods
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the main line fishing methods.
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Netting methods
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the main netting methods.
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Trapping and wounding methods
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe trapping and wounding methods.
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Fishing vessels
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the main types of fishing vessels.
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The canoe
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the canoe and its use.
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The sail boat
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the sail boat and wind propulsion.
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The trawler
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the trawler and its work.
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The long liner
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the long liner and its work.
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The purse seiner
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the purse seiner and its work.
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The gill netter
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the gill netter and its work.
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Modes of propulsion
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe how fishing boats are moved.
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Parts of a fishing boat
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIdentify and label the parts of a fishing boat.
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Advantages and disadvantages of gears
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCompare the advantages and disadvantages of fishing gears.
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Safe and responsible use of gear
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe safe and responsible fishing practices.
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Gear, method and the environment
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRelate fishing gear and method to the fishing environment.
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Review: gears, methods and vessels
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReview fishing gears, methods, vessels and care for the environment.