7. Describe the shape of the curve for the reported catch of…
7. Describe the shape of the curve for the reported catch of global ocean fisheries from the 1950s to today. (2) What was the peak reported fisheries take in 1988? (1) Approximately how many tons does bycatch add to this? (1) What is the total overall amount of biomass removed from all sources including bycatch and IUU (1) ? How does this compare to the predicted productive annual capacity of the seas? (1) What does this difference mean for the future of global fisheries? (1)
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Extra Credit (up to 6 post-curve points) – Choose and answer EITHER A or B A. Define the term “Phase Shift”. Explain the series of phase shifts a shallow tropical coral reef might go through and the reasons for each shift. B. Provide a brief history of the New England groundfish fishery. Provide the common or scientific name of at least 3 species that were targeted in this fishery.
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