Question

where have all the fish gone?
read pages 65 - 66 in your pathways book. your teacher will teach you to skim.
which one is the main idea of each section?
source of the problem
a. traditional gear used by local fisherman is harming the ocean environment.
b. big companies are using modern technology to catch large numbers of fish.
rise of the little fish
a. its important for small fish populations to increase to ensure species diversity.
b. the rising number of small fish in the sea can harm the stability of our oceans.
a future for fish?
a. there are several things we can do to protect ocean populations of big fish.
b. the wto needs to take more responsibility for restoring the oceans biodiversity.

Explanation:

• For "Source of the problem", big companies using modern tech to catch many fish (b) is more likely the main idea as it's a larger - scale issue contributing to fish depletion.
• For "Rise of the Little Fish", the harm to ocean stability (b) is a more impactful main idea compared to just species diversity (a) which is a more general point.
• For "A Future for Fish?", having actions to protect big fish (a) is a more comprehensive main idea than just focusing on the WTO (b).

Answer:

Source of the problem: b. Big companies are using modern technology to catch large numbers of fish.
Rise of the Little Fish: b. The rising number of small fish in the sea can harm the stability of our oceans.
A Future for Fish?: a. There are several things we can do to protect ocean populations of big fish.