Categories: All - fishing - migration - resources - economy

by Zaheer Aida 8 years ago

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Resource distribution

Human movement has long been driven by the search for resources, with historical events like the gold rush and the settling of the West highlighting how people cluster around resource-rich areas.

Resource distribution

wealth, quality of life

conquest, conflict, war

trade

economic activities

jobs based on location of resouces

timber production
mining
ranching
fishing
farming

human migration

migrate to resource-rich land

settling the west
gold rush

human settlement

people settle around resources needed (clusters)

soil
shelter
food
water

Resource Distribution

6 major consequences of uneven distribution

Resource distribution

Fishing

Why have the cod not come back?
Marine and land-based Pollution
Cables and pipelines
Oil and gas Exploration/Production
Climate Change
Seismic Activities
Fish Condition and growth
Natural Mortality
Fishing Mortality
Reproductive Capability

Younger fish=less capable at spawning

Definition
Industry or activity concerned with taking, processing, marketing, selling, etc... Fish
Cons
Changes in species composition and biodiversity
In the future; number of fisheries will collapse
Negatively affects marine population
Makes animals sick for years
Their families will suffer
Some fishing techniques cause habitat destructions
Reduces genetic diversity of wild populations
Many species may die or become extinct
Pros
Nutritious, safe, culturally appropriate
Various types
Affordable
Boost the economy
Reduces risk of heart disease
Feeds world's demand for rich protein seafood
Good Salary
Provides jobs