The health of fisheries depends not only on how much we catch
each year but also on the health of their environment. Other
species, too, depend on this environment. Certain fishing
methods, such as bottom trawling, and certain land-based
activities that increase run-off into nearshore environments,
can have significant impacts on our inshore fisheries and
ecosystem The Ministry's work in managing these impacts is
described in the environment section of this website.