FISHERIES RESEARCH

 

Directions: Pick 2 species of fish from the list below. Then, answer the following questions about the fishery.

 

Go to http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_factsheet.aspx?gid=32 for great information from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

 

Species List:

-Abalone                                 -Mahi Mahi                             -Pollock

-Chilean Sea bass                    -Orange Roughy                      -Lobster

-Catfish                                   -Swordfish                              -Tilapia

-Halibut                                   -Shark                                      -Cod

-Salmon                                   -Tuna (any type)                      -Shrimp

 

Species 1: ____________________________

 

1) What ocean(s) does this fish live in?

2) How large is this fish species? How long do this fish species grow?

3) What are their predators? What are their prey?

4) Is the fish population stable? Why/why not?

5) How is this fish caught?

6) What environmental problems are associated with catching the fish as stated in question 2?

7) Summarize the conservation notes for this fish.

8) What is the Monterey Bay Aquarium status for this fish? Why?

9) What are the issues stated with this fish from the Monterey Bay Aquarium website? Why?

10) Humans use this fish for what?

 

 

Species 2: ____________________________

 

1) What ocean(s) does this fish live in?

2) How large is this fish species? How long do this fish species grow?

3) What are their predators? What are their prey?

4) Is the fish population stable? Why/why not?

5) How is this fish caught?

6) What environmental problems are associated with catching the fish as stated in question 2?

7) Summarize the conservation notes for this fish.

8) What is the Monterey Bay Aquarium status for this fish? Why?

9) What are the issues stated with this fish from the Monterey Bay Aquarium website? Why?

10) Humans use this fish for what?