Struggle to Sustain the Halibut Population in the Bering Sea

The video discusses the challenges faced by the Elliott Community of Saint Paul, a federally recognized tribe dependent on fishing in the Bering Sea. Declining halibut stocks and bycatch issues caused by trawlers have impacted local fishers. The video highlights community efforts led by Linda Bank to ban trawling in Southeast Alaska, showcasing a successful grassroots movement to protect local fisheries.

What is the primary economic activity of the Elliott Community of Saint Paul?

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Mining

What is the term used for fish that are unintentionally caught and discarded by trawlers?

• Overfishing

• Illegal fishing

• Sustainable catch

• Bycatch

Who is Linda Bank and what role did she play in the fishing community?

• A scientist studying fish populations

• A local fisher who opposed the trawl ban

• A director who led the fight against trawling

• A government official supporting trawling

What was the main concern of Southeast Alaska fishermen regarding trawling?

• Lack of fishing equipment

• Decline in fish populations

• Rise in fish prices

• Increase in tourism

What was the outcome of the grassroots effort led by fishermen in Southeast Alaska?

• A new fish species was discovered

• Fishing quotas were increased

• Trawling was banned in the area

• A new fishing technique was developed

What was the reaction of the trawl industry to the proposed ban in Southeast Alaska?

• They pushed back against the ban

• They supported the ban

• They ignored the ban

• They relocated their operations

How long did it take for the trawling ban to be implemented after the initial proposal?

• Ten years

• Five years

• Three years

• One year