
1. WHY
1.1. Why is overfishing such an issue?
1.1.1. Declining fish stocks
1.1.2. Australian water's low biological productivity
1.2. Why does overfishing happen?
1.2.1. Fishing techniques have become more advanced allowing us to catch tonnes more of fish.
1.2.2. Growing global population
1.2.3. Increasing demand for seafood
2. HOW
2.1. How does overfishing happen?
2.1.1. Poor fisheries managment
2.1.2. Illegal fishing
2.1.3. Foreign fishing
2.1.4. Unreported fishing
2.2. How many fish stocks are overfished?
2.3. How can we prevent overfishing?
2.3.1. Tougher fisheries management
2.3.2. Limit Bycatch
2.3.3. Improve tracibility
2.3.4. Stop illegal fishing
3. WHERE
3.1. Where does overfishing occur?
3.1.1. AFZ (Australian Fishing Zone)
4. WHEN
4.1. When did overfishing become a problem in Australia?
4.1.1. In the 1950s once commercial fishing boats became commonplace and could travel farther and longer.
4.2. When is native wildlife most vulnerable?
4.2.1. When using fishing methods such as danish nets, gill nets, purse-seine, and trawling nets.
5. WHAT
5.1. What is the current pet cat population in Australia?
5.2. What Australian animals do cat affect?
5.2.1. Birds?
5.2.2. Small mammals?
5.2.2.1. How many animals does the average house cat kill and what categories are most affected (Mammals, reptiles and amphibians)?
5.2.3. Small reptiles?
5.3. What can be done to stop pet cats?
5.3.1. Laws
5.3.2. Bells on collars
6. WHO
6.1. Who is responsible for overfishing?
6.1.1. Australian government
6.1.2. Lack of government concern?
6.1.3. Commercial fishers?
6.1.3.1. Overfishing - WWF-Australia
6.1.4. Recreational fishers?
6.2. Who/what has the biggest impact on overfishing?
6.2.1. Commerical fishers
6.2.2. Economic factors