VOICED : Masiva muerte de moluscos alarma a pescadores en bahia de El Salvador

VOICED : Masiva muerte de moluscos alarma a pescadores en bahia de El Salvador

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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A significant mortality event has occurred in La Unión Bay, El Salvador, affecting mainly mollusks like clams and mussels. Local fishermen report the issue, and authorities are investigating. The event has caused economic losses, particularly for oyster farmers, and affected around 3,000 artisanal fishermen. Legal and environmental measures are being implemented to address contamination from wastewater and garbage.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of marine life was primarily affected in La Bahía de la Unión?

Sea turtles

Fish and shrimp

Coral reefs

Clams and mussels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is conducting the investigation into the mollusk deaths?

Environmental NGOs

Technicians from the Ministries and a university

International scientists

Local fishermen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial loss did the fishermen suffer due to the death of oysters?

$12,000

$9,000

$5,000

$15,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many fishermen were affected by the halt in seafood capture?

4,000

1,000

2,000

3,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures did the environmental court order for La Bahía de la Unión?

Construction of a new fishing port

Development of a tourism plan

Measures to protect against pollution

Introduction of new fishing regulations