Question

At first glance, the research reported in the Washington Post article Why We've Been Hugely Underestimating the Overfishing of the Oceans may appear to be only bad news for the world's stock of fish. However, researchers believe that their discovery of how much overfishing has been underestimated could also be good news. Determine whether each statement should be considered good news or bad news based on the information in the article.

Good news Bad news
a. Fisheries may be able to feed more people than previously thought.
b. Policy made using FAO data could be poorly made because FAO data does not match reality.
c. Severe declines in catches since the 1990s may be due to unsustainable fishing.
d. Sustainable food production may be more at risk than scientists thought due to the fishing industry catching far more fish than previously believed
e. Declines in catches have been even greater than FAO data suggests.
f. When catches peaked, fisheries were actually much more productive than previously thought

Answer 1

According to the article, the following statements is classified under the following headings:

Good News:

a. Fisheries may be able to feed more people than previously thought.

b. Policy made using FAO data could be poorly made because FAO data does not match reality.

f. When catches peaked, fisheries were actually much more productive than previously thought

Bad News:

c. Severe declines in catches since the 1990's may be due to unsustainable fishing.

d. Sustainable food production may be more at risk than scientists thought due to the fishing industry catching far more fish than previously believed

e. Declines in catches have been even greater than FAO data suggests.

Step-by-step explanation: