How To Save Our Coastal Seas-WWF

What is the main cause of the decline in fish populations in our oceans?

• Climate change

• Pollution

• Overfishing

• Habitat destruction

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What percentage of all fish stocks are predicted to be overfished by 2050 if current fishing practices continue?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

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What is the main solution to overfishing according to the text?

• Increase fishing efforts

• Implement marine reserves

• Introduce new fishing technologies

• Ignore the problem

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What is the recommended percentage of oceans to be given protection as marine reserves?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the main benefit of marine reserves for local fishermen?

• Limited fishing opportunities

• Increased competition for fish

• Reduced fish population

• Steady supply for their nets

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What is the optimum number of fish to catch from a population to ensure sustainability?

• No limit

• Optimal amount

• Minimum possible

• Maximum possible

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What has been the focus of fishing efforts in the past decades according to the text?

• Sustainability

• Long-term profits

• Conservation

• Short-term profits

What is the potential increase in profits if fishing practices are improved globally?

• $10 billion

• $25 billion

• $50 billion

• $100 billion

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What is the main benefit of reducing time and money spent chasing fish?

• Decreased profits

• Increased competition

• No impact

• More sustainable catches

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What is the ultimate goal of implementing marine reserves and improving fishing practices?

• Regain ocean richness

• Ignore conservation efforts

• Boost short-term profits

• Increase pollution

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