Sustainable fishing

For centuries, indigenous cultures have fished sustainably, understanding that for humans who depend on fish to survive, the fish must thrive. The more forward thinking fisheries of today are taking a leaf out of the books of centuries-old fishing practices. These include fishing by hand (rod and reel) or spear, so targeted species may be caught and others left alone, as well as fishing certain species seasonally so different fish are given time to breed and replenish the population. For instance, bluefin tuna fishing in the US is highly regulated and a quota is set every year. Once that quota is filled, the fishery is closed for the season. Bluefin tuna must be a certain size, and must be caught with a rod and reel or harpoon, ensuring only one fish is caught at a time.