Vocabulary 1
What does stable mean?
something is not likely to change
If something is absolutely necessary it is______
essential
What gear did local fisherman use?
spears and hooks that targeted one fish at a time
What is the problem of over fishing
species cannot reproduce quickly enough to maintain their populations
The number of fish caught decreased from 19 to 25.
increased*
To make a guess based on information available
estimate
He is very dependable, I can always_______on him
rely
Why did fish become so popular?
good source of protein and healthy fats
When did more people become interested in fish?
mid-20th century
His score doubled from 27 to 81
tripled*
These animals will not_______if we don't start helping.
survive
An amount of something that can be counted
quantity
what new technologies improved fishing abilities？
Large drag nets and sonar
What do oceans need to remain stable?
Large predators
The amount of fish caught in the wild increased from 1995 and 2014.
between*
We need to try and________waste that ends up in the ocean.
reduce
There is a_______trend in sales. We need to start planing for a new product.
decline
What has more than doubled in number?
Sardines
what is the problem with the food chain now?
there are too many unhealthy and small fish in the ocean
According to my mom we should double our effort in saving the blue fin tuna.
According to my mom,
fishing for large amounts of fish
commercial fishing
another word for knowledgeable
informed
What is aquaculture?
fish farming with the intention to catch and eat only from your farm
How can we increase the amount of predator fish in the ocean?
Commercial fishing companies must not catch larger predators
The total fish number of fish being caught is roughly exactly remained stable.
roughly/exactly stable*