The True Cost of Your Salmon Entree

The video explores the challenges facing Alaska's fisheries, including the impact of climate change and overfishing on salmon populations. It highlights the reliance of rural Alaskans on subsistence fishing and the effects of regulatory restrictions. The video also discusses global trends in fish consumption, the rise of fish farming, and the associated risks. It emphasizes the importance of balancing human consumption with nature's capacity, drawing lessons from indigenous practices.

What is one of the main reasons for the decline in salmon runs in Alaska?

• Climate change affecting ecosystems

• Pollution from nearby factories

• Introduction of invasive species

• Overfishing by local communities

How do factory trawlers contribute to the problems in Alaska's fisheries?

• By increasing the price of fish

• By introducing non-native fish species

• By catching large amounts of unwanted marine life

• By polluting the water with chemicals

What is a significant trend in global fish consumption?

• Decline in the popularity of fish as a food source

• Increase in farmed fish overtaking wild-caught fish

• Stable fish consumption since 1990

• Decrease in fish consumption per person

What is a potential risk associated with aquaculture?

• Reduction in water pollution

• Spread of diseases and pests

• Increased biodiversity in marine life

• Decreased demand for fish

How have Alaska's indigenous communities traditionally managed their fish resources?

• By relying on fish farming

• By only taking what they need

• By using modern fishing technology

• By exporting most of their catch