Did you know... when you go fishing, your parents must have a fishing license! Just like a driving license lets your parents drive on the road, a fishing license lets you fish in the water. Not just anyone can go fishing, and not all fishermen are allowed to keep what they catch. Many fish in Charleston harbor are protected because they are still small and need to grow, or they are really big and can reproduce. This means there is a size limit, which is an example of fisheries management. Fisheries management makes sure fish populations are sustainable, meaning you and your friends can go fishing for the same fish species for a very long time!
-Science Educator, Christine Michael
-Science Educator, Christine Michael