Question

lobster fishers all along the southern maine coast were feeling the pinch of hard times. as a result, many began using fishing practices that were dishonest or unfair. some lobster fishers cut the trap lines of other fishers, and two lobster boats were intentionally sunk in owls head harbor. then, in the most dramatic and dangerous moment of the situation, a dispute on matinicus island over where two men could fish for lobster ended in violence when one man shot and wounded the other. this event brought the \lobster wars\ to national attention. in no time at all, the nation was paying close attention to how maine lobster fishers were treating one another.
most lobster fishers agreed that the solution to the rising problems was to formalize the local rules and to limit the number of traps even further. this may seem strange, but areas with fewer traps actually produce more lobsters because the lobsters are not overfished. overfishing would reduce the reproduction rate, which would lower the lobster population. having plenty of lobsters to catch means less conflict for fishers. today, fishing for lobsters in maine is still a tricky business, but it is not nearly as dangerous as it once was.
strategy practice how did pausing briefly after each paragraph help you to better understand the passage?
skill practice read each question. fill in the bubble next to the correct answer. 1. what caused problems for lobster fishers in 2009? a the lack of profits in lobster fishing 3. how does a limit on traps decrease the conflict for fishers?

Explanation:

Pausing after each paragraph allows for reflection on the main - idea, details, and how they connect to the overall narrative. It helps in organizing thoughts, identifying key events like the "Lobster Wars" and proposed solutions, and understanding the cause - effect relationships described.

Answer:

It helps in organizing thoughts, identifying key events and understanding cause - effect relationships.

1. A. the lack of profits in lobster fishing
2. Areas with fewer traps produce more lobsters as they are not overfished. More lobsters to catch means less conflict for fishers.