Gadus morhua, the Atlantic cod, is caught for food.
(a)[2]
Fig. 8.1 illustrates the size of the Atlantic cod stocks from 1968 to 2000. Calculate the overall decrease in the size of the Atlantic cod stocks between 1968 and 2000.
(b)[3]
Suggest methods by which the stocks of Atlantic cod may be increased.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “A correct response is 7500 (or 7.5 tonnes)” …