How can we protect fish better?

Summary of research: 
Researchers map out the spawning grounds of fish along the East Coast of the US in order to manage those fisheries sustainably. 

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Key terms
+ Marine fish species
+ Marine protected areas (MPAs)
+ Spawning grounds
+ Spawning aggregations
+ Fish reproduction
+ Fisheries
+ Habitat
+ Overfishing
+ Marine resources
+ Atlantic ocean
+ Sustainability

Scientific methods
+ Representative sampling
+ Long-term data
+ Data extrapolation
+ Data validation
+ Scientific modeling

Reading level
+ High school, lower level

AP Environmental Science topics (from College Board)
I. Earth Systems and Resources: C. Global Water Resources and Use 
II. The Living World: A. Ecosystem Structure
III. Population: A. Population Biology Concepts
IV. Land and Water Use: F. Fishing
VII. Global Change: C. Loss of Biodiversity

Teacher's resources
+ Adapted scientific article, including assessment questions
+ Teacher's key
+ Original scientific paper from PLOS One
+ Big Fish Story Map - a comprehensive online project with videos, maps etc
+ Opening videos

spawn_article.pdf
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spawn_key.pdf
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spawn_original.pdf
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​A spawning aggregation (on music background, 2 min)

Spawning aggregation video (4 min) - educational case study from the Gulf of California.

Educational video on Marine Protected Areas (6 min)