Question

1. what is the most effective policy the case - study mentions which helped begin the recovery of cod populations?

a) subsidizing fishermen to fish in nearby regions to catch less fish
b) removing all fishing restrictions and trusting fishermen to self - regulate
c) decreasing boat sizes and number of fleets to catch fish at a slower rate
d) setting scientific annual catch limits to control how many fish can be caught annually

1. which is the most likely consequence for human communities if cod populations collapse in a region?

a) improved incomes because fishermen invest more in gear
b) more tourism as people come to see empty fish habitats
c) a permanent increase in other local fish species due to reduced competition
d) loss of jobs in the fishing industry and economic hardship for coastal towns

Explanation:

For question 9, setting scientific annual catch limits is a common and effective way to manage fish populations and allow for recovery. It directly controls the amount of fishing pressure. For question 10, a collapse of cod populations would lead to a loss of a major economic resource for coastal fishing - based communities, resulting in job losses and economic hardship.

Answer:

1. d) Setting scientific annual catch limits to control how many fish can be caught annually
2. d) Loss of jobs in the fishing industry and economic hardship for coastal towns