Author: Emily Su; Sources: Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, EDF, Unsplash

Overfishing

INTRODUCTION

Overfishing is catching too many fish at once, causing the population to decrease. Overfishing can endanger oceans and the sea animals living in them. Additionally, people who rely on seafood will face food issues.

“Of all the threats facing the oceans today, overfishing takes the greatest toll on sea life — and people.” — EDF

ACTIVITY

Overfishing Hands-On Experiment (By Kristi Schertz’)

Materials: Mini marshmallows, chopsticks, regular tape, a plate // Duration: 10-15 minutes

  • Separate students into groups of 3-4.

  • Make sure each student gets around 10 mini marshmallows.

  • Give one student a piece of tape and the other student chopsticks.

  • Students with chopsticks will put the mini marshmallows one by one on the plate.

  • The student with the tape will stick the marshmallows to the tape and try to take them all away from the plate.

LESSON

Overfishing is when fish/sea animals are being fished at a faster rate than they are produced. Consequently, food webs, ocean ecosystems, and food supplies can all be affected. (Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch)

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