Extinction Rebellion campaign against over-fishing outside Irish parliament

The video discusses the decline of various marine species in Irish waters, including purple sea urchins, razor clams, angel sharks, whiting, dolphins, and herring. It highlights the severe population drops and environmental concerns, emphasizing the need to address overfishing through a chant.

What was the population density of purple sea urchins in Galway Bay before their decline?

• 500 per square metre

• 1500 per square metre

• 1000 per square metre

• 2000 per square metre

By what fraction have razor clam quantities decreased since the 1990s?

• One-third

• Three-quarters

• One-half

• Two-thirds

Approximately how many Angel Sharks are estimated to remain in Irish waters?

• Less than 30

• Less than 40

• Less than 20

• Less than 10

In which year did the Whiting population in the Irish Sea collapse?

• 2004

• 2006

• 2002

• 2000

What is the main cause of the issues discussed in the video?

• Habitat destruction

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Climate change