ICE BARRIER FISHING

The video discusses the challenges fishermen face in icy waters off Labrador and Newfoundland, where successful catches can yield up to six tons of fish. The ship's deck becomes a processing plant, with workers cleaning, cutting, and freezing the fish. Despite the abundance, sharks are not kept for consumption. The video also touches on the unpredictability of fishing, likening it to the wailing and howling on the banks of the Mersey.

What is a significant hazard that fishermen face in the fishing grounds off Labrador and Newfoundland?

• High waves

• Sharks

• Ice

• Strong winds

How much fish can a successful draw yield from a depth of 700 meters?

• Eight tons

• Four tons

• Two tons

• Six tons

What is the ship's deck compared to when processing the catch?

• A warehouse

• A factory

• A market

• A production line

What happens to sharks caught during fishing?

• They are sold

• They are eaten

• They are thrown back

• They are kept as trophies

What is mentioned as occurring on the banks of the Mersey?

• Construction

• Wailing and howling

• Fishing

• Celebrations