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East and West Coast Fishing
Miscellaneous
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Who was John Cabot?
He explored the rocky coast of Newfoundland in 1497.
100
What caused the destruction of the Northern Cod?
The increased demand for the fish throughout the world.
100
Whats the most important catch on the west coast?
Salmon
100
Why are fish a renewable resource?
Because fish reproduce quickly in small year spans.
200
What was the reason for many people to come to Newfoundland and stay in the 1600s?
The fishing industry.
200
HEY THIS IS A WILDCARD QUESTION!!!!!! What percentage of salmon was caught by commercial fishing in the early 1990's?
94%
200
Name one of the reasons the East Coast fishery collapsed?
Overfishing, improved fishing technology, uncontrolled foreign fishing, destructive fishing practices or changes in natural conditions.
200
What are the unwanted fish captured in nets called?
By-catch.
300
What techniques did the Canadians use to fish?
1.Traps 2. Small inshore gillnets 3. Longlines 4. Small Trawlers
300
Why were foreign ships and companies banned from Canadian seas?
Because they overfished the area and the fish population went into a large decline.
300
Why did the increase in seal population affect the East Coast Fishery?
The greater number of seals ate large quantities of Caplin which is a major food source of ground fish.
300
What is the unit of measuring distance in water?
Nautical miles.
400
Which regions were the most productive at fishing?
Southern Labrador and Eastern Newfoundland
400
How much in tons did the foreigners fish in the early 1960's?
800,000 tons
400
How many times larger is the salmon catch on the West Coast, than the East Coast?
400 times larger.
400
About how many people were somehow involved in the fishing industry in the mid 1990's?
110,000
500
When did the fishing industry collapse? (within 5 years)
1992
500
When did the cod population begin to increase?
The mid-1980's
500
Why did the fish change their migratory routes on the East Coast?
Water temperatures dropped and ocean salinity levels changed and the fish wanted to avoid these areas.
500
The waters of Prince Edward County are the graveyard to approximately how many ships?
50 ships