Fishing is an important activity in Cobh.
Total weight of fish landed at Cobh(in tonnes):
1999: 10,111
2000: 8,274
2001: 11,232
2002: 8,710
Fish can be located in different areas of the sea. The type of fish found in the deep-sea areas are called Demersal fish and those found near the surface are called Pelagic fish.
Types of Demersal fish are:
Cod, Haddock and Monkfish.
Types of Pelagic fish are:
Herring, Tuna, Mackrel, and shellfish such as Mussels, Oysters and Scallops.
The European union puts limits on the amount of fish that can be caught. Why do you think this is done?
Fishing Mind Map
Fishing Mind Map
Fish
To learn more about different kinds of fish, what they look like and where they live, click here.