Understanding the Importance of Fisheries

What percentage of the world's population relies on seafood as a major source of protein?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

How much did commercial fisheries contribute to the United States GDP in 2019?

• $29 billion

• $39 billion

• $49 billion

• $59 billion

Fill in the blank: Fisheries throughout the world are valued at over ______ billion a year.

• $200

• $300

• $400

• $500

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What is a fishery?

• A place where fish are sold

• An industry that catches or raises fish or shellfish

• A type of seafood restaurant

• A recreational fishing spot

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Approximately how many billion people rely on seafood as a major source of protein?

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 3 billion

• 4 billion

What does the graph in Figure B show about wild saltwater fish stocks over time?

• They have increased

• They have decreased

• They have remained constant

• They have fluctuated.

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Fill in the blank: The graph in Figure B shows the percentage of fish stocks that are ________ over time.

• Overfished

• Fully fished

• Underfished

• All of the above

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What is one of the goals of studying sustainable fisheries?

• To increase fish population

• To minimize negative effects on ecosystems

• To eliminate fishing

• To create new fish species.

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Fill in the blank: The study of sustainable fisheries involves analyzing the ________ of fish populations.

• A) Abundance

• B) Color

• C) Taste

• D) Size

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Fill in the blank: The impact of humans on ecosystems is explored through the study of ________.

• Sustainable fisheries

• Space travel

• Urban development

• Agriculture

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