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WorksheetsFishing Industry in Barbados
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the importance of the fishing industry?
Makes a home for fish
Provides employment and income
It was introduced to Barbados by first inhabitants
It is part of tourism
There are many different sections in the industry. Some of them are.....
catching the fish
cleaning and selling the fish
building the boats
All of the above
Inshore Reef resources are harvested from among the coral reef. What is one inshore resource?
flying fish
dolphin
sea egg
snapper
Pelgaic Fish is the main resource of the Barbadian fishing industry.These fish live near the surface of the ocean. All of the following are pelagic fish except...
shark
yellow tail tuna
marlin
shrimp
Identify the type of boat in the picture.
moses
iceboat
longliners
dayboats
How many MAIN primary landing sites are found in Barbados?
2
9
3
5
Identify the name of one of the main landing sites.
Berinda Cox Fish Market
Conset Bay
Weston Fish Market
Six Men's
The Oistin's Fish Festival is held during which important weekend?
Christmas
Valentine's
Easter
Crop Over
At the Oistin's Fish Festival, there are many activities and competitions. All of the following are competitions except....
fish boning
grease pole
conch shell blowing
dancing
Which festival celebrates the importance of the many men and women who work in the fishing industry?
Workers' Appreciation Day
Fisherman's Day
Oistin's Fish Festival
May Day
Coral reefs are made up of small....
animals
flowers
rocks
seaweed
Select all methods that can be used to conserve fish and coral reefs
reduce pollution
educate Barbadians about their importance
do not over fish
walk on and touch the coral reef
Select all answers that can cause damage to the reef and fish
using plastic bags
dumping garbage and sewage into the ocen
anchoring boats
giving the reef oxygen and sunlight
What effects would there be should the fishing industry fail in Barbados. Select all appropriate answers.
Loss of jobs
Money would not be made
Serious damage to the coral reef
There would be no fish for consumers to purchase or eat
Which of the following is NOT a challenge which the fishing industry faces?
The fishing site do not have up to date facilities
Many species of marine life are endangered
Laws govern territorial waters
conserving fish is important
What is one suggestion you would make that will allow the fishing industry in Barbados continue to succeed and survive?
