Date | November 2011 | Marks available | 6 | Reference code | 11N.3.HL.TZ0.12 |
Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Discuss | Question number | 12 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Discuss international measures that would promote the conservation of fish stocks.
Markscheme
large areas of ocean under no government control therefore need for international agreement/legislation;
fish stocks are a renewable resource if managed properly/should not be overexploited;
total allowable catches/quotas to limit maximum catch;
regulation of mesh sizes/selective fishing gear/limit size of fish caught/ban drift nets;
limit fishing effort by reducing the number of fishing days at sea of fishing vessels;
fix the number and type of fishing vessels authorized to fish;
cooperation may be difficult as most laws made at national level;
closed areas/total ban on fishing in threatened areas;
closed seasons banning fishing during breeding season;
use of fish farms;
Examiners report
Many candidates made a list of measures rather than their "discussion‟. Answers tended to score well compared to other options, although in the future no mark shall be given if a full discussion is not given.