Overfishing and Marine Conservation

1.The problem of catching fish faster than they can reproduce is called ___.

2.Fish are an important food source for billions of ___ around the world.

3.Modern fishing boats are much larger and more ___ than boats used in the past.

4.Fishermen use special ___ that shows where large groups of fish are swimming.

5.The demand for fish has increased because the world's ___ is growing.

6.Modern fishing boats can catch thousands of fish in a single ___.

7.When too many adult fish are removed from the water, fewer ___ fish are born the next year.

8.Some fish species have already decreased by more than 90 percent in certain ___.

9.___ was once common in many oceans, but now it is quite rare.

10.In many coastal towns, ___ has been the main job for families over many years.

11.Some fishing communities have lost their traditional way of ___ because fish are no longer available in sufficient numbers.

12.Governments and ___ have started working together to protect fish populations.

13.Protected ocean areas give fish a safe place to grow and ___.

14.___ means fishermen can only take a certain number of fish each year.

15.Some countries ban fishing during the ___, when fish lay their eggs.

16.Some boats now use special nets with larger ___ that allow young fish to escape.

17.Sea animals like turtles and ___ sometimes get trapped in fishing nets by accident.

18.People can choose to buy fish that come from well-managed ___.

19.___ means catching fish at a rate that allows the population to stay healthy over time.