Definition of Sea Fishing

The concept of sea ​​fishing is used to designate that fishing activity that is practiced, developed, in sea waters. Sea fishing is considered the type of saltwater fishingas it takes place at sea. Also, ocean fishing is included in this group. On the other hand we find the freshwater fishing, which is that which takes place in lakes, ponds, rivers or reservoirs.

Fishing consists of capture and post extraction from the waters, which is their natural environment, from fish or from so many other aquatic species that abound in the sea, such as mollusks and crustaceans.

It should be noted that fishing is a truly ancient activity and that it has even been the first economic activity that the initiatory civilizations from different parts of our planet deployed to feed themselves. Without going any further, today, fishing stands as one of the most important and profitable economic activities in the world.

Meanwhile, depending on the modality with which it is carried out, we will find the sport fishing or commercial fishing.

The sport fishing It is one that is practiced for recreational purposes, or failing that for competenceAlthough, the objective in both cases is shared and is the same: to entertain yourself.

And the commercial fishing As its name anticipates us, it is that type of fishing practiced for commercial purposes, that is, for achieve an economic benefit. It is worth mentioning that many populations that are located in coastal areas have fishing as their main source of income economic and livelihood.

Within commercial fishing, it stands out, on the one hand, industrial fishing which is one that is characterized by the intention of obtaining a significant number of species captured and therefore is carried out in solid and large boats. Also demand of the availability from infrastructure and then disembark and distribute the merchandise obtained.

And on the other hand the artisanal fishing using typical fishing techniques without intervention of technology. It is mostly used for one's own consumption of those who practice it. Although a small part can still go to the commercialization.