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For the computer security term, see Phishing. The fishing industry includes any industry or activity concerned with taking culturing processing preserving storing transporting marketing or selling fish or fish products Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is Fishing for Pleasure or Competition. There is an intricate link between various fishing techniques and knowledge about the fish and their behavior including migration foraging and habitat (Keegan 1986 Fishing tackle, also called fishing gear, is a general term that refers to the equipment used by fishermen while fishing A fishing vessel is a Ship or Boat used to catch fish in the sea or on a lake or river A fisherman or fisher is someone who gathers Fish, Shellfish, or other animals from a body of water Gilleleje is the main city of the Gribskov municipality in Region Hovedstaden in Denmark. Prehistory Fishing is an ancient practice that dates back at least to the Upper Paleolithic period which began about 40000 years ago The environmental effects of fishing can be divided into issues that involve the availability of fish to be caught such as Overfishing, Sustainable fisheries, and For the fishing industry and the practice of fishing see Fishing. In the field of computer security phishing is the Criminally Fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames Passwords

Stilts fishermen, Sri Lanka

Fishing is the activity of catching fish. Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island Fish are aquatic Vertebrate animals that are typically ectothermic (previously Cold-blooded) covered with scales, and equipped with two Fishing techniques include netting, trapping, angling and hand gathering. There is an intricate link between various fishing techniques and knowledge about the fish and their behavior including migration foraging and habitat (Keegan 1986 A fishing net or fishnet is a net that is used for Fishing. Fishing nets are Meshes usually formed by Knotting a relatively thin thread A fish trap is a Trap used for fishing Fish traps resembling a Fishing weir or a Lobster trap. Angling is a method of Fishing by means of an "angle" ( hook) Gathering seafood by hand can be as easily as picking Shellfish or Kelp up off the Beach, or doing some digging for Clams or Crabs

The term fishing may be applied to catching other aquatic animals such as different types of shellfish, squid, octopus, turtles, frogs, and some edible marine invertebrates. An aquatic animal is an Animal which lives in water for most or all of the time Shellfish is a Culinary and Fisheries term for those aquatic Invertebrate animals that are used as Food: various species of molluscs Squid are marine Cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species The Turtles are Reptiles of the Order Testudines (all living turtles belong to the Crown group Chelonia) most of The Edible Frog ( Pelophylax kl esculentus) is a name for a common European Frog, also known as the common water frog or green frog (however this latter An invertebrate is an Animal lacking a Vertebral column. The group includes 98% of all animal Species — all animals except those in the Chordate Fishing is not usually applied to catching aquatic mammals such as whales, where the term "whaling" is more appropriate, or to commercial fish farming. Whales are marine mammals which are neither Dolphins (ie members of the families Delphinidae or Platanistoidae) nor Porpoises Orcas Whaling is the hunting of Whales and dates back to at least 6000 BC Fish farming is the principal form of Aquaculture, while other methods may fall under Mariculture.

In addition to providing food through harvesting fish, modern fishing is both a recreational and professional sport.

According to FAO statistics, the total number of fishermen and fish-farmers is estimated to be 38 million. Fisheries provide direct and indirect employment to an estimated 200 million people worldwide. For the fishing industry and the practice of fishing see Fishing. ^[1] The average person on Earth consumes about 14 kg of fish a year. ^[2]

History

Main article: History of fishing

Stone Age fish hook made from bone. Prehistory Fishing is an ancient practice that dates back at least to the Upper Paleolithic period which began about 40000 years ago A fish hook is a device for catching Fish either by impaling them in the mouth or more rarely by snagging the body of the fish

Fishing , tacuinum sanitatis casanatensis (XIV century)

Fishing is an ancient practice that dates back at least to the Paleolithic period which began about 40,000 years ago. The Tacuinum (sometimes Taccuinum) Sanitatis is a medieval handbook on wellness based on the Taqwin al‑sihha ar تقوين الصحة ("Tables The term Paleolithic (or Palaeolithic) (from Greek παλαιός palaios, " Old " and λίθος Lithos, "stone" ^[3] Archaeological features such as shell middens,^[4] discarded fish bones and cave paintings show that sea foods were important for survival and consumed in significant quantities. A midden, also known as a kitchen midden, or a shell heap, is a dump for domestic waste. Cave paintings are Paintings on Cave walls and ceilings and the term is used especially for those dating to Prehistoric times During this period, most people lived a hunter-gatherer lifestyle and were, of necessity, constantly on the move. However, where there are early examples of permanent settlements (though not necessarily permanently occupied) such as those at Lepenski Vir, they are almost always associated with fishing as a major source of food. Lepenski Vir (Лепенски Вир is an important Mesolithic Archaeological site located in Serbia in the central Balkan Peninsula

The ancient river Nile was full of fish; fresh and dried fish were a staple food for much of the population. The Nile (النيل, Ancient Egyptian iteru or Ḥ'pī, Coptic piaro or phiaro) is a major north-flowing River ^[5] The Egyptians invented implements and methods for fishing and these are illustrated in tomb scenes, drawings, and papyrus documents. This article is about the contemporary North African ethnic group Some representations hint at fishing being pursued as a pastime. In India, the Pandyas, a classical Dravidian Tamil kingdom, were known for the pearl fishery as early as the 1st century BC. Origin The origin of the word “Pandya” has been a subject of much speculation Dravidian peoples refers to the peoples that natively speak languages belonging to the Dravidian language family. Tamil people (also called Tamils or Tamilians) ( are an Ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, a state in India, and the north-eastern Their seaport Tuticorin was known for deep sea pearl fishing. Thoothukudi (தூத்துக்குடி Pearl hunting or pearl diving refers to a now largely obsolete method of retrieving Pearls from Pearl oysters Freshwater pearl mussels and on The paravas, a Tamil caste centred in Tuticorin, developed a rich community because of their pearl trade, navigation knowledge and fisheries. Occupations Traditionally the Paravars had sea based professions including Pearl diving, Fishing, navigating, and salt making. Fishing scenes are rarely represented in ancient Greek culture, a reflection of the low social status of fishing. The Ancient Greek language is the historical stage in the development of the Hellenic language family spanning the Archaic (c However, Oppian of Corycus, a Greek author wrote a major treatise on sea fishing, the Halieulica or Halieutika, composed between 177 and 180. Oppian or Oppianus (Οππιανος was the name of the authors of two (or three didactic poems in Greek Hexameters formerly identified but now generally regarded This is the earliest such work to have survived to the modern day. Pictorial evidence of Roman fishing comes from mosaics. Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC Art History Mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and they enriched the floors of Hellenistic ^[6] The Greco-Roman sea god Neptune is depicted as wielding a fishing trident. Neptune (Neptūnus is the god of water and the sea in Roman mythology, a brother of Jupiter and Pluto. The Moche people of ancient Peru depicted fisherman in their ceramics. The Moche civilization (alternately the Mochica culture Early Chimu Pre-Chimu Proto-Chimu etc Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. ^[7]

Egyptians bringing in fish, and splitting for salting.

One of the world’s longest trading histories is the trade of dry cod from the Lofoten area of Norway to the southern parts of Europe, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Cod is the common name for the Genus Gadus of Fish, belonging to the family Gadidae, and is also used in the common name of a variety Lofoten is an Archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. The trade in cod started during the Viking period or before, has been going on for more than 1000 years and is still important. A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas

Traditional fishing

Main article: Artisan fishing

Traditional fishing is a term used to describe small scale commercial or subsistence fishing practises, using traditional techniques such as rod and tackle, arrows and harpoons, throw nets and drag nets, etc. Artisan fishing is a term sometimes used to describe small scale commercial or Subsistence fishing practises Commercial fishing, also known as industrial fishing, is the activity of capturing Fish and other Seafood for commercial Profit, mostly Subsistence is the food necessary to sustain life The following is a list of subsistence techniques: Hunting and Gathering

Recreational fishing

Angling. Angling is a method of Fishing by means of an "angle" ( hook)

Main article: Recreational fishing

Recreational and sport fishing describe fishing for pleasure or competition. Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is Fishing for Pleasure or Competition. Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's Body or Mind. Recreational fishing has conventions, rules, licensing restrictions and laws that limit the way in which fish may be caught; typically, these prohibit the use of nets and the catching of fish with hooks not in the mouth. The most common form of recreational fishing is done with a rod, reel, line, hooks and any one of a wide range of baits. A fishing rod or a fishing pole is a Tool used to catch fish, usually in conjunction with the Sport of Angling, can also be used in A fishing reel is a device used for the deployment and retrieval of Fishing line using a spool mounted on an Axle. A fishing line is a cord used or made for Fishing. Important parameters of a fishing line are its length material and weight (thicker sturdier lines are more visible to fish A fish hook is a device for catching Fish either by impaling them in the mouth or more rarely by snagging the body of the fish Bait is any substance used to attract Prey, eg in a Mousetrap. The practice of catching or attempting to catch fish with a hook is known as angling. Angling is a method of Fishing by means of an "angle" ( hook) In angling, it is sometimes expected or required that fish be returned to the water (catch and release). Catch and release is a practice within Recreational Fishing intended as a technique of conservation. Recreational or sport fishermen may log their catches or participate in fishing competitions.

Big-game fishing describes fishing from boats to catch large open-water species such as tuna, sharks and marlin. Big-game fishing, often referred to as offshore sportfishing, offshore gamefishing, or blue-water fishing is a form of recreational Fishing, Tuna, are several Species of ocean-dwelling Fish in the family Scombridae, mostly in the genus Thunnus. Sharks ( Superorder Selachimorpha) are a type of Fish with a full cartilaginous Skeleton and a highly streamlined body Marlin, Istiophoridae, is a member of a larger grouping of marine Fishes known as "billfish" of which several are popular in Big-game fishing Sport fishing (sometimes game fishing) describes recreational fishing where the primary reward is the challenge of finding and catching the fish rather than the culinary or financial value of the fish's flesh. Fish sought after include marlin, tuna, tarpon, sailfish, shark and mackerel.

Techniques

Fishermen with traditional fish traps, Hà Tây, Vietnam

Main article: Fishing techniques

There are many techniques for fishing. Ha Tay ( Vietnamese: Hà Tây;; Hán Tự: 河[[wikt 西|西]] is a former Province of Vietnam, in the Red Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially There is an intricate link between various fishing techniques and knowledge about the fish and their behavior including migration foraging and habitat (Keegan 1986 Fishermen may use hooks and fishing line. A fishing line is a cord used or made for Fishing. Important parameters of a fishing line are its length material and weight (thicker sturdier lines are more visible to fish Fishing nets, fish traps, and trap nets may be used to capture fish. A fishing net or fishnet is a net that is used for Fishing. Fishing nets are Meshes usually formed by Knotting a relatively thin thread Lobster and crab pots use a similar method. Hand fishing consists of fishing with the hands or through the use of minimal equipment. In spear fishing, the fish is killed using an ordinary spear or a specialized variant thereof. Spearfisherman redirects here For the former diving gear company see Spearfisherman (company. Closely related to spear fishing is bow fishing. Bowfishing is a method of fishing that uses specialized Archery equipment to shoot and retrieve fish Trained animals can assist in fishing; one notable example is Asian cormorant fishing. Cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing method in which fishermen use trained Cormorants to fish in rivers

Kite fishing allows the fisherman to cast far into the water, even without a boat. Dredging is sometimes used to collect scallops or oysters from the seabed. Poisonous plants can be used to stun fish so that they become easy to collect by hand; cyanide is also sometimes used for fishing. Other fishing techniques include electrofishing and dynamite fishing. Blast fishing or dynamite fishing is the practice of using explosives to stun or kill schools of fish for easy collection Some techniques are bottom trawling, seining, driftnetting, handlining, longlining, gillnetting, dragging, tiling, and diving. Bottom trawling is Trawling (towing a trawl, which is a Fishing net) along the sea floor A fishing net or fishnet is a net that is used for Fishing. Fishing nets are Meshes usually formed by Knotting a relatively thin thread Drift netting is a Fishing technique where nets, called drift nets, are allowed to drift free in a sea or lake Handlining is one of the oldest forms of Fishing and is still common For other meanings of "longline" see Longline. Longline fishing is a commercial Fishing technique that uses hundreds or even Gillnetting is a common fishing method used by commercial fishermen of all the oceans and in some freshwater and estuary areas Scuba diving is swimming underwater, or taking part in another activity while using a Scuba set.

Tackle

An angler on the Kennet and Avon Canal, England, with his tackle. The Kennet and Avon Canal is a Canal in southern England The name may refer to either the route of the original Kennet and Avon Canal Company, which linked the England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland

Main article: Fishing tackle

Almost any equipment or gear used when fishing can be called fishing tackle. Fishing tackle, also called fishing gear, is a general term that refers to the equipment used by fishermen while fishing Some examples of tackle are lures and bait, lines, rods and reels, nets and trawls, downriggers and outriggers, gaffs and harpoons, clevises, floats, and traps. In terms of Recreational fishing, a lure is an object attached to the end of the Fishing line and designed to resemble and move like an item of Fish Prey A fishing line is a cord used or made for Fishing. Important parameters of a fishing line are its length material and weight (thicker sturdier lines are more visible to fish A fishing rod or a fishing pole is a Tool used to catch fish, usually in conjunction with the Sport of Angling, can also be used in A fishing reel is a device used for the deployment and retrieval of Fishing line using a spool mounted on an Axle. A fishing net or fishnet is a net that is used for Fishing. Fishing nets are Meshes usually formed by Knotting a relatively thin thread Trawling is a method of Fishing that involves pulling a large Fishing net through the water behind one or more boats A Downrigger is a device used while Fishing using the trolling method which places a lure at the desired depth An outrigger is a part of a boat's Rigging which is rigid and extends beyond the side or Gunwale of a boat In Fishing, a gaff is a pole with a sharp hook on the end that is used to stab a large Fish and then lift the fish into the boat A harpoon is a long Spear -like instrument used in Fishing to catch fish or other large aquatic animals such as Whales It accomplishes this task by impaling A float (sometimes also called a bobber) is a device used in Angling, which serves two purposes A fish trap is a Trap used for fishing Fish traps resembling a Fishing weir or a Lobster trap.

Gear that is attached to the end of a fishing line, such as hooks, leaders, swivels, sinkers and snaps, is called terminal tackle. A fish hook is a device for catching Fish either by impaling them in the mouth or more rarely by snagging the body of the fish A Fishing swivel is a small device consisting of two rings connected to a pivoting Joint. A sinker or a plummet is a Weight used in Fishing to force a lure / bait to sink more rapidly or to increase the distance that it may

The fishing industry

Main article: Fishing industry

Fishing industries are industries concerned with taking, culturing, processing, preserving, storing, transporting, marketing or selling fish or fish products. The fishing industry includes any industry or activity concerned with taking culturing processing preserving storing transporting marketing or selling fish or fish products They include subsistence fishing, commercial supports for recreational fishing, and the various harvesting, processing, and marketing sectors. Artisan fishing is a term sometimes used to describe small scale commercial or Subsistence fishing practises Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is Fishing for Pleasure or Competition. In the Fishing industry, fish processing or fish products industry refers to processing Fish delivered by Fisheries, which are the Fish marketing, is the marketing and sale of Fish products. Live food fish trade See also Live food fish trade The live food fish trade is a ^[8]

Commercial fishing

A trawler leaving the port of Ullapool, north-west Scotland. A commercial trawler is a commercial Fishing vessel designed to operate fishing trawls. Ullapool ( Ullapul or Ulapul in Gaelic, the "U" pronounced like the "U" in "sea gull" is a small Town of around Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.

Main article: Commercial fishing

Commercial fishing catches fish for eating. Commercial fishing, also known as industrial fishing, is the activity of capturing Fish and other Seafood for commercial Profit, mostly Those who practice it must often pursue fish far into the ocean under adverse conditions. Commercial fishermen harvest almost all aquatic species, from tuna, cod and salmon to shrimp, krill, lobster, clams, squid and crab, in various fisheries for these species. Tuna, are several Species of ocean-dwelling Fish in the family Scombridae, mostly in the genus Thunnus. Cod is the common name for the Genus Gadus of Fish, belonging to the family Gadidae, and is also used in the common name of a variety Salmon is the common name for several species of Fish of the family Salmonidae. True shrimp are swimming decapod Crustaceans classified in the Infraorder Caridea, found widely around the world in both fresh Krill are a type of Shrimp -like marine Invertebrate animal These small Crustaceans are important organisms of the Zooplankton, particularly Clawed lobsters compose a family ( Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine Crustaceans Lobsters are economically important as Clam is a word which can be used for all some or only a few Species of Bivalve Mollusks the word is a Common name which has Squid are marine Cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species Crabs are decapod Crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail" (βραχύ / brachy For the fishing industry and the practice of fishing see Fishing. Commercial fishing methods have become very efficient using large nets and sea-going processing factories. This article is about the body of water For other uses see SEA and Seas. Individual fishing quotas) and international treaties seek to control the species and quantities caught. Individual fishing quotas (popularly abbreviated to IFQ) are one kind of catch share a means by which many governments have tried to regulate fishing

A commercial fishing enterprise may vary from one man with a small boat with hand-casting nets or a few pot traps, to a huge fleet of trawlers processing tons of fish every day. A boat is a Watercraft of modest size designed to float or plane on water and provide transport over it

Commercial fishermen in Alaska, early 20th century

Commercial fishing gear includes nets (e. A fishing net or fishnet is a net that is used for Fishing. Fishing nets are Meshes usually formed by Knotting a relatively thin thread g. purse seine), seine nets (e. g. beach seine), trawls (e. Trawling is a method of Fishing that involves pulling a large Fishing net through the water behind one or more boats g. bottom trawl), dredges, hooks and lines (e. Bottom trawling is Trawling (towing a trawl, which is a Fishing net) along the sea floor A fish hook is a device for catching Fish either by impaling them in the mouth or more rarely by snagging the body of the fish g. long line and handline), lift nets, gillnets, entangling nets and traps. For other meanings of "longline" see Longline. Longline fishing is a commercial Fishing technique that uses hundreds or even Handlining is one of the oldest forms of Fishing and is still common Gillnetting is a common fishing method used by commercial fishermen of all the oceans and in some freshwater and estuary areas A fish trap is a Trap used for fishing Fish traps resembling a Fishing weir or a Lobster trap.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, total world capture fisheries production in 2000 was 86 million tons (FAO 2002). The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security The top producing countries were, in order, the People's Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan), Peru, Japan, the United States, Chile, Indonesia, Russia, India, Thailand, Norway and Iceland. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland ( Those countries accounted for more than half of the world's production; China alone accounted for a third of the world's production. Of that production, over 90% was marine and less than 10% was inland.

A small number of species support the majority of the world’s fisheries. Some of these species are herring, cod, anchovy, tuna, flounder, mullet, squid, shrimp, salmon, crab, lobster, oyster and scallops. Herring are small Oily fish of the genus Clupea found in the shallow temperate waters of the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea, the North Cod is the common name for the Genus Gadus of Fish, belonging to the family Gadidae, and is also used in the common name of a variety The anchovies are a family ( Engraulidae) of small common salt-water fish Tuna, are several Species of ocean-dwelling Fish in the family Scombridae, mostly in the genus Thunnus. Flounder (rarely fluke) are Flatfish that live in ocean waters ie There are other meanings of the word Mullet. There are other fishes called 'mullets' notably the Red mullets ' Squid are marine Cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species True shrimp are swimming decapod Crustaceans classified in the Infraorder Caridea, found widely around the world in both fresh Salmon is the common name for several species of Fish of the family Salmonidae. Crabs are decapod Crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail" (βραχύ / brachy Clawed lobsters compose a family ( Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine Crustaceans Lobsters are economically important as The common name oyster is used for a number of different groups of Bivalve Mollusks most of which live in marine habitats or Brackish water. A scallop (ˈskɒləp or /ˈskæləp/ is a marine Bivalve Mollusk of the family Pectinidae. All except these last four provided a worldwide catch of well over a million tonnes in 1999, with herring and sardines together providing a catch of over 22 million metric tons in 1999. The word million In standard English, the -lli- in million is pronounced with an l-sound followed by a This article is about the tonne or metric ton For other tons see Ton. Herring are small Oily fish of the genus Clupea found in the shallow temperate waters of the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea, the North For the hide and seek-like game see Hide and seek. Sardines, or pilchards, are a group of several types of small Oily Many other species as well are fished in smaller numbers.

Fish farms

Main article: Fish farm

Fish products

Main article: Fish products

Korean style raw fish

Today, fisheries are estimated to provide 16% of the world population's protein, and that figure is considerably elevated in some developing nations and in regions that depend heavily on the sea. Fish farming is the principal form of Aquaculture, while other methods may fall under Mariculture. Today fisheries are estimated to provide 16% of the world population's Protein, and that figure is considerably elevated in some Developing nations Korean cuisine as a national Cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political change Proteins are large Organic compounds made of Amino acids arranged in a linear chain and joined together by Peptide bonds between the Carboxyl Developing countries are countries that haven't reached Western-style standards of democratic government free market economy industrialization social programs and human rights guaranties The flesh of many fish are primarily valued as a source of food; there are many edible species of fish. This is a list of Fish that are considered as suited for human consumption. Other marine life taken as food includes shellfish, crustaceans, sea cucumber, and jellyfish. Shellfish is a Culinary and Fisheries term for those aquatic Invertebrate animals that are used as Food: various species of molluscs Structure of crustaceans As Arthropods crustaceans have a stiff Exoskeleton, which must be shed to allow the animal to grow ( Ecdysis or molting The sea cucumber (also known as trepang, bêche-de-mer, or ambiguously Sea slug) is an Echinoderm of the class Holothuroidea Jellyfish are free-swimming members of the phylum Cnidaria. They have several different basic morphologies that represent several different cnidarian classes including the Roe are also harvested. Roe or hard roe is the fully ripe internal ovaries or egg masses of Fish and certain marine Animals such as Shrimp, Scallop

Fish may also be collected live for research observation or for the aquarium trade. An aquarium (plural aquariums or aquaria) is a Vivarium consisting of at least one transparent side in which Water -dwelling Plants

Fish and other marine life have uses apart from food. Pearls and mother-of-pearl are valued for their lustre. A pearl is a hard roundish object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled Mollusk. Nacre, also known as mother of pearl, is an organic-inorganic Composite material produced by some Mollusks as an inner shell layer Traditional methods of pearl hunting are now virtually extinct. Pearl hunting or pearl diving refers to a now largely obsolete method of retrieving Pearls from Pearl oysters Freshwater pearl mussels and on Sharkskin and rayskin which are covered with, in effect, tiny teeth (dermal denticles) were used for sandpaper. Sharks ( Superorder Selachimorpha) are a type of Fish with a full cartilaginous Skeleton and a highly streamlined body Rajiformes is the order of true rays and Skates flat-bodied cartilaginous fishes related to Sharks Classification There are several These skins are also used to make leather. Leather is a material created through the Tanning of hides and Skins of Animals primarily Cattlehide The Tanning process Sharkskin leather is used in the manufacture of the hilts of traditional Japanese swords. A is a type of Japanese sword ( nihontō) and often is called a "samurai sword Sea horse, star fish, sea urchin and sea cucumber are used in traditional Chinese medicine. Seahorses are a Genus ( Hippocampus ') of fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae, which also includes Pipefish and Leafy Starfish (also called sea stars) are any Echinoderms belonging to the class Asteroidea. Sea urchins are small globular spiny sea cat animals composing most of class Echinoidea. The sea cucumber (also known as trepang, bêche-de-mer, or ambiguously Sea slug) is an Echinoderm of the class Holothuroidea Traditional Chinese medicine (also known as TCM,) includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China. Tyrian purple is a pigment made from marine snails Murex brandaris and Murex trunculus. Hexaplex trunculus (also known as Murex trunculus or the banded dye-murex) is a medium-sized Species of sea Snail,

Sepia is a pigment made from the inky secretions of cuttlefish. Cuttlefish are marine animals of the order Sepiida belonging to the Cephalopoda class (which also includes Squid, Octopuses Fish glue is made by boiling the skin, bones and swim bladders of fish. An animal glue is an Adhesive that is created by prolonged boiling of Animal Connective tissue. gas bladder (also fish maw, less accurately swim bladder or air bladder) is an internal organ that contributes to the ability of a Fish Fish glue has been valued for its use in products from illuminated manuscripts to the Mongolian war bow. An illuminated manuscript is a Manuscript in which the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration such as decorated Initials borders and A bow is a Weapon that projects arrows powered by the elasticity of the bow Isinglass is a substance obtained from the swim bladders of fish (especially sturgeon), it is used for the clarification of wine and beer. Isinglass is a substance obtained from the Swimbladders of Fish (especially Beluga sturgeon) used mainly for the clarification of Wine and Sturgeon is the Common name used for some 26 species of fish in the family Acipenseridae, including the genera Acipenser, Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice Beer is the world's oldest and most widely consumed Alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea Fish emulsion is a fertilizer emulsion that is produced from the fluid remains of fish processed for fish oil and fish meal. Fish emulsion is a Fertilizer Emulsion that is produced from the fluid remains of fish processed for Fish oil and Fish meal industrially Fertilizers ( also spelt fertiliser are chemical compounds given to Plants to promote growth they are usually applied either through the soil for uptake by plant An emulsion ( IPA: /ɪˈmʌlʃən/ is a mixture of two Immiscible (unblendable liquids Fish oil is Oil derived from the tissues of Oily fish. Fish oil is recommended for a healthy diet because it contains the Omega-3 Fish meal, or fishmeal, is a commercial product made from both whole Fish and the bones and Offal from processed fish

Fish marketing

Main article: Fish marketing

Sustainability

Fisheries scientists sorting a catch of small fish and langoustine. Fish marketing, is the marketing and sale of Fish products. Live food fish trade See also Live food fish trade The live food fish trade is a

Main articles: Environmental effects of fishing, Fisheries management, and Fisheries science

Environmental issues include the availability of fish to be caught, such as overfishing, sustainable fisheries, and fisheries management; and issues surrounding the impact of fishing on the environment, such as by-catch. The environmental effects of fishing can be divided into issues that involve the availability of fish to be caught such as Overfishing, Sustainable fisheries, and Fisheries management is today often referred to as a governmental system of management rules based on defined objectives and a mix of management means to implement the rules which is put Fisheries science is the academic discipline of managing and understanding Fisheries. Overfishing occurs when Fishing activities reduce fish stocks below an acceptable level Overfishing occurs when Fishing activities reduce fish stocks below an acceptable level Fisheries management is today often referred to as a governmental system of management rules based on defined objectives and a mix of management means to implement the rules which is put Scientific studies have questioned the sustainability of current fishing practices. Fisheries management, which draws on fisheries science, aims to provide for sustainable exploitation of fisheries. Fisheries management is today often referred to as a governmental system of management rules based on defined objectives and a mix of management means to implement the rules which is put Fisheries science is the academic discipline of managing and understanding Fisheries.

Cultural impact

Statue of fishermen in Petrozavodsk, Russia. Petrozavodsk (Петрозаво́дск Karelian / Vepsian / Petroskoi) is the Capital of the Republic of Karelia, Russia

See also: Fisherman

For communities, fisheries provide not only a source of food and work but also a community and cultural identity. A fisherman or fisher is someone who gathers Fish, Shellfish, or other animals from a body of water In biological terms a community is a group of interacting Organisms sharing an environment. Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning "to cultivate" generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic ^[9]

In the New Testament, Jesus is reported to have said to his disciples: Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE) ^[10].

The expression "fishing expedition" (usually used to describe a line of questioning), describes a case where the questioner implies that he knows more than he actually does in order to trick the target into divulging more information than he wishes to reveal. Other examples of fishing terms that carry a negative connotation are: "fishing for compliments", "to be fooled hook, line and sinker" (to be fooled beyond merely "taking the bait"), and the internet scam of Phishing in which a third party will duplicate a website where the user would put sensitive information (such as bank codes). In the field of computer security phishing is the Criminally Fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames Passwords

See also

• Fish farming
• Fish market
• Fishery
• Fisherman
• Fishing vessel
• Fish processing
• Whaling
• Fishing Derby (event)

References

Further reading

• Schultz, Ken (1999). Fishing Encyclopedia: Worldwide Angling Guide. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0028620577.  

• Gabriel, Otto; Andres von Brandt (2005). Fish Catching Methods of the World. Blackwell. ISBN 0852382804.  

• Sahrhage, Dietrich; Johannes Lundbeck (1992). A History of Fishing. Springer-Verlag. ISBN 0387553320.  

External links

• Fishing at the Open Directory Project