TED: Save the oceans, feed the world! | Jackie Savitz

The video discusses the critical role of oceans in addressing world hunger, emphasizing the need for sustainable fisheries management to increase fish populations and food security. It highlights the challenges posed by climate change and declining fish stocks, and presents strategies like setting quotas, reducing bycatch, and protecting habitats. The video also addresses illegal fishing and seafood fraud, advocating for traceability and legislative measures to ensure sustainable practices. The benefits of sustainable fisheries, including cost-effectiveness, health advantages, and environmental sustainability, are underscored.

Why is saving the oceans considered crucial for addressing world hunger?

• It helps in preserving ecological balance.

• It boosts the global economy.

• It creates more jobs for fishermen.

• It can provide a significant source of food.

What is the term used to describe the decline in fish populations since 1980?

• Peak fish

• Fish scarcity

• Fish depletion

• Fish crisis

Which areas are most important for focusing efforts to restore fish populations?

• Polar regions

• Freshwater lakes

• Coastal areas

• Deep ocean zones

What is one of the key strategies to bring fisheries back?

• Increasing fishing quotas

• Introducing new fishing technologies

• Reducing bycatch

• Expanding fishing zones

How did Norway successfully restore its herring population?

• By importing fish from other countries

• By setting quotas

• By increasing fishing efforts

• By banning fishing entirely

What is the potential increase in the world fish catch with sustainable management?

• 150 million metric tons per year

• 100 million metric tons per year

• 75 million metric tons per year

• 50 million metric tons per year

Why is fish considered a cost-effective protein source?

• It is easier to transport.

• It has a higher market value.

• It is cheaper to catch than other proteins.

• It requires less land and water.

What is a major issue that undermines sustainable fisheries management?

• Overfishing

• Illegal fishing

• Climate change

• Pollution

What is seafood fraud?

• Using illegal fishing gear

• Catching fish out of season

• Selling fish at inflated prices

• Mislabeling fish species

What is the purpose of the Safe Seafood Act?

• To ensure traceability in the seafood supply chain

• To ban certain fishing methods

• To increase fish prices

• To promote fish exports