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Fish resources
I can describe different types of fishing and explain why fish stocks are reducing.
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- Year 9
Fish resources
I can describe different types of fishing and explain why fish stocks are reducing.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Commercial fishing normally includes less sustainable methods, e.g. trawling.
- Longlining and trap fishing are more sustainable fishing methods.
- Fish farming, or aquaculture, is the controlled breeding and harvesting of fish in enclosures.
- In 2018 nearly 90% of the world’s marine (sea) fish stocks were fully exploited, overexploited or depleted.
- Overfishing, bycatch and marine habitat damage are some of the concerns associated with fishing.
Keywords
Commercial - related to the making of money from buying or selling things
Sustainable - able to continue over a long time
Exploit - to use something for personal benefit
Depleted - used up or nearly all gone
Habitat - the natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism
Common misconception
There are plenty more fish in the sea.
In 2018, nearly 90% of the world’s marine (sea) fish stocks were fully exploited, overexploited or depleted.
A potential homework could be to research water quality and fish stocks in the local area.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these keywords with their meanings:
Match these keywords with their meanings:
Q2.Which of these is a non-renewable resource?
Which of these is a non-renewable resource?
Solar energy
Wind energy
Timber
Q3.Why is sustainability important?
Why is sustainability important?
To use all resources quickly
To ignore resource limits
To avoid using renewable energy
Q4.Which statement is true about Earth’s resources?
Which statement is true about Earth’s resources?
All resources are unlimited
Renewable resources are always expensive
Non-renewable resources can be replaced quickly
Q5.What is a common misunderstanding about Earth’s resources?
What is a common misunderstanding about Earth’s resources?
Resources need careful management
Renewable resources can be used forever
Non-renewable resources are rare
Q6.Which is an example of a renewable resource?
Which is an example of a renewable resource?
Oil
Natural gas
Coal
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to its definition.
Match the keyword to its definition.
Q2.What does “sustainable fishing” mean?
What does “sustainable fishing” mean?
Catching all fish at once
Fishing only for fun
Exploiting fish for quick profit
Q3.What does it mean if fish stocks are “depleted”?
What does it mean if fish stocks are “depleted”?
Fish populations are increasing
Fish are migrating to new areas
Fish habitats are improving
Q4.Why is the phrase “plenty more fish in the sea” misleading?
Why is the phrase “plenty more fish in the sea” misleading?
Because fish live in rivers too
Because all fish are protected
Because fish do not migrate
