A fishing community relies on the ocean for their livelihood. They practice sustainable fishing methods and adhere to fishing quotas set by authorities. Tourists visit the area for recreational fishing, contributing to the local economy.   How do the fishing practices in the community impact the environment? Select TWO correct answers.A.They contribute to overfishing and depletion of fish stocks.B.They promote sustainable fishing practices and the conservation of marine resources.C.They disrupt marine ecosystems and harm non-target species.D.They have no impact on the environment due to the use of sustainable methods.

Which of these is not an example of sustainable fishing?Banning fishing in the breeding seasonSetting quotas on numbers of fish that can be caughtFish farming (of caged fish)Decreasing the size of the holes in fishing nets2What causes eutrophication?Excessive use of fertilisersCombustion of fossil fuelsMining for fossil fuelDeforestation3What is meant by the term ‘extinction’?A species has decreased in number, but then recoversA species has completely died outA species has increased in numberA new species is formed by natural selection4Which of the following activities does not help to protect endangered species?Introducing non-indigenous speciesMeasures to prevent poachingCapturing and culling non-indigenous speciesCaptive breeding programmes

How can fishing impact reef ecosystems and marine species?   Select ALL correct optionsFishing can create bycatch, killing non-target species like turtles.1Discarded nets, lines and hooks can entangle animals.2Taking organisms from the ocean does not harm marine species.3Fishing helps to keep the ocean clean by removing organic matter.

Which of the following is a direct impact of overfishing on biodiversity?a.Improved water qualityb.Loss of marine habitatsc.Increased fish populationd.Enhanced coral reef health

A fishing community is experiencing a decline in fish stocks due to over-harvesting. The community must decide whether to implement fishing quotas to sustainably manage the fishery, which could lead to short-term economic losses but long-term environmental benefits.   Year Fish Harvest (tons) Economic Impact (USD) Fish Population Decline (%)2019 1000 1,000,000 302020 950 950,000 252021 900 900,000 202022 850 850,000 152023 800 800,000 10Based on the data table, what trend can be observed regarding fish harvest and fish population decline?    A.As fish harvest decreased, fish population decline decreased.B.As fish harvest decreased, fish population decline increased. C.There is no clear relationship between fish harvest and fish population decline. D.Fish population decline remained constant regardless of fish harvest.

I am doing a college-level paper. My thesis statement is “Recently, Japan announced that it will be releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. Despite concerns over this decision, Japan’s fishing industry is likely to remain unaffected over the next decade due to it being safe as a result of Japan’s efforts to make the water unharmful and the country’s well-established global reputation for implementing strict safety and cleanliness protocols.” Explore how this decision might affect the livelihoods of local fishermen and fishing industries and analyze the economic implications on fish exports, international market perceptions, and consumer behavior.