Fishing industry

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/fishing-industry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the ecological threats?Overfishing, bycatch, and habitat destruction are major ecological challenges impacting marine biodiversity
2. What is the management strategies?Sustainable fisheries management involves quotas, MPAs, selective gear, and monitoring systems
3. What is the fishing industry and why is it important?The fishing industry is how people catch fish from oceans and rivers to eat. It gives many people protein and jobs, especially in coastal towns.
4. How did people learn to fish in the past?Long ago, people used bone hooks, woven nets, and tidal traps. Later, boats and nets grew bigger, especially after the Industrial Revolution.

Total Allowable Catch (TAC): The maximum amount of a specific fish stock that can be caught in a given period.
Marine Protected Area (MPA): A designated area of the sea where human activities are restricted to protect marine life.
Vessel Monitoring System (VMS): Satellite-based technology used to track fishing vessels and ensure compliance with regulations.