What is the MAIN idea of this paragraph from the article? Purse seining and longlining catch thousands of fish at a time. They also catch many fish that fishers were not trying to catch. Such fish are called bycatch. Birds and sea turtles can also be trapped by accident.
A) Longlining is a way to fish sustainably.
(B) Some ways of fishing have put bluefin tuna in danger. (C) Purse seining catches fish and other animals that the fishers do not want. (D) Bycatch is fish that are caught accidentally.
(C) Purse seining catches fish and other animals that the fishers do not want.
(D) Bycatch is fish that are caught accidentally.
The MAIN idea of the section “Sustainable Fishing Practices” is that there are responsible ways to catch fish. Which key detail from the section BEST supports this MAIN idea?
(A) The Tagbanuas also set aside certain areas as protected spots. Fishing is never allowed in these areas.
(B) If you have ever fished, you probably used a rod and reel.
(C) Fish are very important to the health of our oceans, Earle says.
(D) Of course, many of us want to keep eating fish. If we do, we should choose seafood that was fished sustainably.
Why do the Tagbanua people fish for only certain kinds of fish during certain times of the year?
A) This allows the fish to live in protected areas.
(B) This allows them to use a rod and reel to catch the fish.
(C) This allows the number of fish to grow.
(D) This allows them to fish when the population is small.
Why did Sylvia Earle stop eating fish?
(A) She did not like rod-and reel-fishing.
(B) She thinks that purse seining is dangerous for sea animals.
(C) She does not like to eat fish.
(D) She thinks that fish populations need a break so they can grow large again.