Exam 31: Technologies-But They Come With a Slew of Problems- Soil and Grassland Resources

A fishery with populations well below historic levels that has reduced reproductive capacity is called ___________.

The Marine Stewardship Council defines a sustainable fishery as one that ensures that __________________.

How is aquaculture similar to a tree plantation?

Which of the following statements about the Atlantic cod is FALSE?

The Grand Banks area ______________.

One of the most serious threats to many marine species is the accidental capture of bycatch. Describe some ways to lessen the impact of bycatch on marine populations.

Overfishing of upper-trophic-level fish has led to humans seeking new species to harvest at lower trophic levels. This is called:

Many nations have tried to protect their fisheries by the creation of ______, which extend 200 nautical miles from the coastline and give exclusive rights over marine resources.

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with net pen and pond aquaculture?

To become commercially viable, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) will have to overcome several challenges. Choose the correct matching of a challenge that RAS has to overcome with its solution.

Major issues associated with the fishing technique of bottom trawling include ________.

As a marine biologist, you notice that the coral reefs around the Florida Keys are depleting rapidly. Which of the following choices would be most effective in protecting the coral reefs?

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are best suited in __________.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding aquaculture?

Many marine species are accidentally caught and killed in nets. Which of the following marine species' populations have been reduced as a result of bycatch from fishing?

Overfishing decimated the cod fisheries in North America. How can this information be used to educate other North American fisheries to prevent the same thing from happening?

Aquaculture and fisheries both ___________________.

A fishery is considered "collapsed" when the annual catches fall below _____ of their historic high. The stocks can no longer support the fishery.

About 28.8% of the global fish stock is considered overfished. The reason fisheries have experienced such pressure is because __________.

Infographic 31.3. -Refer to the Marine Food Pyramid in Infographic 31.3. The overfishing of which trophic level would most greatly affect that ecosystem?