404 Final Review: Human Dimension/AIS

Question 1

What is meant by human dimensions?

Answer 1

Refer to the social, cultural, economic and political factors that influence how people perceive, value, and interact with natural resources.

Question 2

Give an example of 3 different stakeholder groups and how their
viewpoints on a fishery may compare

Answer 2

1. Commercial fisheries
2. Indigenous groups
3. Landowners

Question 3

Why is considering human dimensions important for fisheries
management?

Answer 3

Ensures that fisheries management decisions are socially acceptable, equitable, and sustainable in the long-term

Question 4

What is the definition of an ‘AIS

Answer 4

Aquatic invasive species: invasive or plants, animals, and microorganisms that when introduced outside of their natural environment, outcompete native species

Question 5

Are all exotic species invasive?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Understand the invasion curve and the 4 stages of AIS management

Question 7

How do they spread?

Answer 7

Mainly through watercrafts, recreational activities, connected waterways, human activity.

Question 8

How do they impact aquatic systems?

Question 9

Common prevention and eradication techniques