Case Study - Operation SISO (Primary)

• Science
• Geography
• +4
• 4-6 Grade
• 6th,7th Grade

Introductie

This Case Study connects with our Lesson Plans: Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. It focuses on our campaign Operation SISO working in the Italian Aeolian Archipelago.

SEA SHEPHERD CASE STUDY

OPERATION SISO

Operation Siso commenced in 2018.

Working with the government of Italy to tackle IUU in the Aeolian Archipelago.

Patrolling and removing FAD's and fishing lines.

In 2019 the target was illegal driftnets.

Tackling plastic pollution caused by fishing gear.

FAD's

Fish Aggregating Devices

Estimated over 10,000 left floating in the South Tyrhenian Sea.

20,000kms of polypropylene twine .

TYPES OF FISHING

FISH AGGREGATING DEVICES (FAD)

These devices are designed to lure fish into an area to make it easier to find and catch fish.  The device can attract multiple species of pelagic fish. 

Two parts - plastic tanks with palm leaves, which are then anchored by a line attached to a lump of concrete or stone

IUU fishing kills millions of species and threats local artisanal fishing.

What are the main threats to marine life in the Mediterranean Sea?

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