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PSIC 2019 · Class
0311

Marine fishing

Open to 100%

Marine fishing involves commercial fishing activities in ocean and coastal waters, including the capture of various marine species and the processing of fish.

Includes

  • Fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal water
  • Taking of marine crustaceans and mollusks
  • Whale catching
  • Taking of marine aquatic animals such as turtles, sea squirts, tunicates, and sea urchins
  • Activities of vessels engaged in both fishing and processing and preserving of fish
  • Gathering of other marine organisms and materials like natural pearls, sponges, coral, and algae

Excludes

  • Capturing of marine mammals, except whales, e.g. walruses, seals 0170
  • Processing of fish, crustaceans and mollusks on factory ships or in factories ashore 1020
  • Rental of pleasure boats with crew for sea and coastal water transport (e.g. for fishing cruises) 5011
  • Fishing inspection for sport or recreation and related services 9319
  • Fishing practiced for sport or recreation and related services 9319
  • Operation of sport fishing preserves 9319

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