Big Fish/Protecting the Oceans

What is the difference between the focus of "Big Fish in Troubled Waters" and "Protecting the Oceans, One Choice at a Time"?

• The first article explains why people love to catch large predatory fish like cod and tuna. The second explains the life cycle of large fish such as the Atlantic halibut.

• The first article explains why predatory fish are important to the ocean ecosystem. The second explains where to find information about fish that are rich in omega-3s.

• The first article explains the causes of declining fish populations. The second explains the connections between the creatures in the ocean food chain.

• The first article explains that overfishing is threatening some fish populations. The second explains how to save some fish species by making careful decisions about meals.

Which piece of key information is used in both articles?

• Spiny lobsters from the Caribbean and South America are endangered.

• Fish populations are changing or decreasing, leaving some species at risk.

• An increase in smaller fish means a decrease in the food supply for predatory fish.

• The health benefits of eating fish and shellfish is creating a high demand for them.

Which statement best compares the authors’ purposes for writing these articles?

• The first author wants readers to learn more about the marine ecosystem. The second author wants readers to understand the health benefits of a seafood diet.

• The first author wants readers to help restore declining fish populations. The second author wants world governments to sustain seafood populations.

• The first author wants readers to understand the causes of changing fish populations. The second author wants readers to make seafood choices that will help ocean ecosystems.

• The first author wants readers to understand the relationships within the marine ecosystem. The second author wants local communities to take better care of their marine environments.

Short Response: Compare the last paragraph of 'Big Fish in Troubled Waters' with the last paragraph of 'Protecting the Oceans, One Choice at a Time.' What is each author's perspective about the future of life in the sea? Use one detail from each paragraph to support your response.

Use RACE strategy to construct your response.