Question 1

What percentage of the world's oceans are currently protected in marine parks?

Accepted Answer

Less than two percent

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Less than five percent

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Less than one percent

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Less than ten percent

Question 2

What fishing practice needs to be banned outright to prevent wasteful bycatch?

Accepted Answer

Trawling

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Net fishing

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Drifting

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Longlining

Question 3

What is a proposed goal for Marine Protected Areas by 2020?

Accepted Answer

Ten percent of the oceans

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Five percent of the oceans

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Twenty percent of the oceans

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Fifteen percent of the oceans

Question 4

How do catch shares benefit fishing communities?

Accepted Answer

They allow fish stocks to replenish while providing predictable profits.

Answer

They eliminate all fishing regulations

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They decrease communication among fishermen

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They restrict fishing to certain species only

Question 5

Why should consumers avoid big fish like marlin and tuna?

Accepted Answer

They have been overfished for years.

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They are less nutritious

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They are more expensive

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They are often unsustainable

Question 6

What is the estimated year of a possible global collapse of fisheries due to overfishing?

Accepted Answer

2048

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2030

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2060

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2050

Question 7

What does the term 'replenish' mean in the context of fish populations?

Accepted Answer

To replace or refill

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To reduce

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To consume

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To catch

Question 8

What is one action individuals can take to help combat overfishing?

Accepted Answer

Make smart consumer choices regarding seafood.

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Avoid asking about sustainability at restaurants

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Only eat imported seafood

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Consume more farmed fish

Question 9

Why is it important for fishing practices to be updated and enforced?

Accepted Answer

To prevent a sudden collapse of fish stocks.

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To maximize profits for large corporations

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To eliminate the need for regulations

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To increase fishing quotas

Question 10

What does the author suggest about fish farming methods?

Accepted Answer

They can harm wild stocks and create environmental issues.

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They have no impact on local wildlife

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They are always more efficient than wild fishing

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They are regulated and safe for the environment

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