Britain's Fishing Fleet Under Threat

The video discusses the challenges faced by fishermen due to the restrictive fish quota system, which limits the amount of fish they can catch. This system has significantly reduced the number of fishing boats in Scarborough and has led to a national decline in fish catches. Fishermen argue that the quota system is too restrictive and creates a discard problem, where they must throw back dead fish. The government is considering reforms, but local fishermen fear changes may be insufficient or delayed. The video highlights the need for a regional body to manage quotas and support the fishing industry.

What is one of the main complaints of fishermen regarding the quota system?

• It does not apply to Scarborough.

• It is too lenient for small boat owners.

• It allows too many fish to be caught.

• It is overly restrictive, especially for small boat owners.

How is the fish quota allocation divided between offshore and inshore fleets?

• 50% for offshore and 50% for inshore

• 97% for offshore and 3% for inshore

• 75% for offshore and 25% for inshore

• 100% for offshore and 0% for inshore

What has been the trend in the national fish catch since the introduction of the quota system?

• It has decreased dramatically.

• It has increased significantly.

• It has remained the same.

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend.

What is one of the criticisms of the quota system mentioned in the transcript?

• It is not enforced strictly enough.

• It encourages overfishing.

• It leads to a discard problem with dead fish.

• It is too favorable to small fishermen.

What action is the government taking in response to the concerns of small fishermen?

• Eliminating the quota system entirely.

• Consulting small fishermen to potentially increase their permitted catch.

• Reducing the quota for inshore fleets.

• Increasing the quota for offshore fleets.