Long Island Sound Lobster

What year did the significant lobster die-off occur in Long Island Sound?

• 2000

• 1998

• 1999

• 2001

Which class do lobsters belong to?

• Cephalopoda

• Decapoda

• Insecta

• Arachnida

Which state passed a law limiting lobster servings to twice a week?

• Massachusetts

• Connecticut

• New York

• Maine

What is the primary cause of hypoxia in Long Island Sound?

• Nitrogen from sewage

• Oil spills

• Sunlight blockage

• Overfishing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What was the estimated commercial landing decline after the 1999 die-off?

• 80%

• 90%

• 70%

• 95%