Fishing Without Nets
How can we protect marine life from overfishing?
A whale and a baby dolphin share their air-bubble fishing techniques. A fun method that lets them feed while protecting mother fish, safeguarding the balance and survival of the species.
Fact sheet
| Author | Gunter Pauli |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Annabelle Carneiro |
| Fable | #42 |
| Category | Food |
| Age | Ages 3 to 15 |
| Characters | Dolphin & Whale |
| Pagination | 40 pages |
| Format | Paperback, 24 x 16.7 cm |
| Blue Education publication date | 2023 |
| Available in the box set | Whale |
Fishing without nets
“Fishing Without Nets” is inspired by Cláudia Correia, a marine biologist revolutionising traditional fishing. Working closely with fishing communities and designing innovative methods that mimic nature itself, Cláudia is paving the way toward more responsible and sustainable fishing. Her most innovative project, developed at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, mimics the feeding behaviour of humpback whales, replacing traditional nets with a network of bubbles. This method promises multiple environmental benefits, such as reducing bycatch and allowing non-target fish to be released alive, as well as economic benefits, notably by cutting the costs associated with fishing equipment. Her ingenious approach kindles new hope for the future of the oceans and inspires future generations to seek innovative solutions in harmony with nature.
Available in the Whale educational box set
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Fable inspired by Cláudia Correia
Cláudia is a marine biologist working with fishing communities since 2007 as an independent. Her work includes the empowerment of the fishing community whilst promoting their active and meaningful participation in the decision-making processes and support for fishers’ organization, and ecosystem-based management.
She worked as a researcher at University of Évora, monitoring sea lamprey and shad fisheries at both river and sea aboard fishing boats.
She also developed and coordinated an innovative patented project of a fishing gear mimicking humpback whale bubble net feeding behavior at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria.
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Exchange between Gunter and Idriss Aberkane
Gunter and Idriss are launching a major video series: for each Fable, they will discuss the different topics and draw connections with current events, history and other subjects!
What you’ll find in Gunter’s Fables
A captivating story
Stories full of surprises in which Nature reveals all its secrets. Always an incredible yet true story to tell young and old alike... in French and English!
An exploration
A three-part exchange to learn, question and experiment. A playful exploration that encourages curiosity and active learning.
Stimulating the 5 intelligences
Supporting the child’s development so they discover the intelligence within them, broaden their knowledge, and confidently develop their full potential!
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This fable is part of the Whale box set, also available as a pack with the other box sets in the collection.
