1. Which consequence of new fishing methods had the most immediate impact on the environment?

A. Diesel engines on newer ships contributed to global warming

B. Increased reliance on fish in the American diet lead to health problems

C. Equipment that scrapped the bottom destroyed fish habitats

D. Over fishing lead to an increase in the amount of algae in the water

2. What were the consequence of scientific findings that Atlantic cod populations were declining?

A. Nations reduced their national fishing boundaries to decrease national competition

B. Nations signed treaties to increase the sizes of fishing fleets

C. Public opinion forced the fishing industry to restock Grand Banks

D. Nations enacted laws, treaties, and regulations to limit the size of commercial catches

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Dickson

Biology

6 November, 23:36

1. Which consequence of new fishing methods had the most immediate impact on the environment?

A. Diesel engines on newer ships contributed to global warming

B. Increased reliance on fish in the American diet lead to health problems

C. Equipment that scrapped the bottom destroyed fish habitats

D. Over fishing lead to an increase in the amount of algae in the water

2. What were the consequence of scientific findings that Atlantic cod populations were declining?

A. Nations reduced their national fishing boundaries to decrease national competition

B. Nations signed treaties to increase the sizes of fishing fleets

C. Public opinion forced the fishing industry to restock Grand Banks

D. Nations enacted laws, treaties, and regulations to limit the size of commercial catches

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Jacquelyn Byrd · Answer 1

The areas that are getting over fished the most are places where the local governments are not setting up quotas. Most of the developed Nations try to set and enforce quotas to maintain a healthy balance.