Case study: Fishing resources

Fish is a very importa nheood source that comes from the oceans. Many people around beingrid eat fish as their main source of protein. More fish are being removed from the oceans than ever before. This means thining exkinds of fish are in danger of being used up or even becoming extinct

What can we do to save our fish resources?

The Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) is trying to teach people in South Africa about fishing methods that do not abuse the fish resources or harm the environment The SASSI shopper's guide helps shoppers to buy fish that are not in danger

Study the case study above and then answer these questions. Make the answers short and simple

1. Name two ways people use resources from the oceans.

2. Suggest reasons why SASSI wants to inform people about the drop in certain kinds of fish resources in our oceans.

3. What would happen to fish resources if large numbers of people bought and ate fish on SASSI's 'red list'?

4. Find out the names of fish that are on SASSI's green, orange and red lists. Make a card that you can display in your home to inform your family about the kinds of fish that people should buy and eat.

1 answer

  1. People use resources from the oceans for food (fish) and tourism (like fishing tours).

  2. SASSI wants to inform people about the drop in certain fish resources to promote sustainable fishing practices and protect endangered fish species.

  3. If large numbers of people bought and ate fish on SASSI's 'red list,' it could lead to further depletion of those fish populations, putting them at greater risk of extinction.

  4. Here is a sample card you can display at home:


SASSI Fish List

Green List (Sustainable Choices):

  • Hake
  • Kingklip

Orange List (Think Twice):

  • Yellowtail
  • Sole

Red List (Avoid):

  • Bluefin Tuna
  • Orange Roughy

Make responsible choices to help protect our oceans!

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