That sinking feeling: the Maldives face uncertain future

The video discusses the challenges faced by fishermen due to rising sea temperatures and dying coral reefs, which affect bait availability. It highlights the threat of rising sea levels to the Maldives, potentially rendering the islands uninhabitable within 100 years. The government is attempting to revive coral reefs and relocate people, but acknowledges that their fate depends on more powerful nations addressing global warming. The Maldives' president is considering purchasing a new homeland as a last resort.

What is one of the main reasons fishermen are struggling to catch fish?

• Overfishing by large corporations

• Rising sea temperatures affecting coral reefs

• Increased competition from other fishermen

• Pollution from nearby factories

Why are the Maldives particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels?

• They are located in a high-risk earthquake zone

• Most of the islands are only a meter above sea level

• The islands are densely populated

• The Maldives have a large number of active volcanoes

What is one of the strategies the Maldives government is considering to combat rising sea levels?

• Building a series of dams around the islands

• Relocating people to a new elevated, man-made island

• Constructing underground shelters

• Developing a new type of floating island

Who does the Maldives government believe holds the ultimate responsibility for addressing global warming?

• Nations primarily responsible for global warming

• The Maldives government itself

• The local fishing communities

• International environmental organizations

What is the potential future scenario for the Maldives if climate change continues unchecked?

• The islands will become a major tourist destination

• The islands will be completely submerged

• The islands will develop advanced technology to combat climate change

• The islands will merge with neighboring countries