Impact of Eating Choices on Oceans

What is Barton Seaver's profession?

• Teacher

• Chef and conservationist

• Fisherman

• Marine biologist

According to Barton Seaver, what is the impact of our eating choices on the ocean's health?

• No impact

• A direct impact

• An indirect impact

• A minimal impact

Which of the following is NOT a reason why we should avoid eating certain seafood species?

• They are overfished

• They are delicious

• They are from well-managed fisheries

• They are harmful to the environment

What type of seafood does Barton Seaver suggest people should eat?

• Big fish like tuna and swordfish

• Fish and shellfish lower on the food chain

• Seafood that is high in mercury

• Any seafood that is available

What is the role of farmed mussels and oysters according to the passage?

• They are harmful to the environment

• They help restore declining wild populations and clean up polluted waters

• They are not suitable for human consumption

• They are the main cause of overfishing

Why did Barton Seaver choose to dedicate his life to the ocean?

• To make new scientific discoveries

• To learn how humans relate to their natural world

• To become a famous chef

• To save endangered marine species

How is the health of the oceans linked to human health according to Barton Seaver?

• The oceans have no effect on human health

• The oceans provide most of the air we breathe and affect our food production

• The oceans are only important for those who live near the coast

• The oceans are only important for the economy

What is the primary role of plants in the ocean food chain?

• They are the top predators

• They are the primary food source for herbivores

• They produce oxygen and provide food for other species

• They are not part of the ocean food chain

Which of the following is an example of a carnivore that we should avoid eating in the ocean food chain?

• Phytoplankton

• Zooplankton

• Alaska Pollock

• Tuna

What is the significance of the food chain levels illustrated in the passage?

• They show the order of food preference for marine animals

• They indicate the size of marine animals

• They demonstrate the flow of energy and nutrients in the ocean

• They are used to classify marine animals by their habitat