New Invention Could Help Keep Sharks off Fishing Hooks
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What it is
- This short post and accompanying video describe a simple invention designed to protect sharks from being caught accidentally on fishing hooks.
- Students learn how the device works, its efficacy and why this solution is important.
Teaching tips
Prerequisites:
- Consider defining the term bycatch ahead of time.
Classroom Implementation:
- Use this video to introduce a lesson or unit about threats to biodiversity and solutions to these problems or an ocean ecosystems lesson.
- Have students demonstrate their understanding by defining bycatch and explain how the invention works.
From the scientist review
This quick video explains how a simple piece of technology can help protect sharks from being injured or killed by fishing. This product is an example of a solution that reduces the impact of human activities on the wildlife around us. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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