Some people catch fish they are not supposed to, which is bad for the ocean and all the fish living in it. To stop this, a group called Global Fishing Watch uses computers and satellites in space to watch where fishing boats go. The computers can tell if a boat is trying to hide and might be fishing where it shouldn't. This helps find boats that are fishing illegally, which means they are breaking the rules.
Scientists and a company are also making a special underwater robot that can hear the difference between normal ocean sounds and the noise from fishing boats. This robot can tell when boats are fishing where they're not allowed. It can then quickly tell the people in charge to stop them. This is a smart way to catch rule-breakers without having to be in the ocean all the time.
Using smart technology like this can help a lot, but people who eat fish can help too. If people choose to eat fish that is caught in a good way, it can make a big difference. Together, using new technology and making better choices can help save the ocean and the animals living in it.
Original news source: How AI is being used to prevent illegal fishing (BBC)
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Instructions: Ask students to think about whether they agree or disagree with the use of technology to monitor fishing boats. Have them write down their opinion and a short explanation. Then, have students pair up and share their opinions with each other, discussing their reasons for their viewpoint.
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Instructions: Have students work in pairs or small groups. Ask them to imagine what the future of fishing and ocean conservation might look like. They can discuss and write down their predictions, using vocabulary and ideas from the article. Then, have each group share their predictions with the class.
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Global Fishing Watch uses computers and satellites in space to watch where fishing boats go.
The computers can tell if a boat is fishing where it shouldn't by detecting if the boat is trying to hide.
The special underwater robot can hear the difference between normal ocean sounds and the noise from fishing boats.
The robot can quickly communicate with the people in charge to stop the boats from fishing where they're not allowed.
People who eat fish can help save the ocean by choosing to eat fish that is caught in a good way.
Eating fish caught in a good way can make a big difference in protecting the ocean and the animals living in it.
Using new technology and making better choices can help the ocean and the animals living in it by preventing illegal fishing and protecting their habitats.
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Some people catch fish they are not supposed to, which is bad for the ocean and all the fish living in it. To stop this, a group called Global Watch uses and saites in space to watch where fishing boats go. The computers can tell if a boat is trying to and might be fishing where it shouldn't. This helps boats that are fishing illegally, which means they are breaking the rules. and a company are also making a special underwater robot that can hear the difference between normal ocean sounds and the from fishing boats. This robot can tell when boats are fishing where they're not allowed. It can then quickly tell the people in charge to stop them. This is a smart way to rule-breakers without having to be in the ocean all the time. smart technology like this can a lot, but people who eat fish can help too. If people choose to eat fish that is caught in a good way, it can make a big difference. Together, new technology and making better can help save the ocean and the animals living in it.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is Global Fishing Watch and what do they do?
2. How do computers and satellites help Global Fishing Watch?
3. What is the special underwater robot used for?
4. How does the underwater robot help catch rule-breakers?
5. Do you think using computers and robots is a good way to protect the ocean? Why or why not?
6. How can people who eat fish help protect the ocean?
7. What is the difference between fish caught in a good way and fish caught in a bad way?
8. Do you like eating fish? Why or why not?
9. How would you feel if you found out the fish you ate was caught illegally?
10. Why do you think it's important to protect the ocean and the animals living in it?
11. What are some other ways we can help save the ocean?
12. Do you think technology is important for protecting the environment? Why or why not?
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