Question

Read the following quote from U.S. Congressman Gerry Studds, “If John Cabot were alive today, he would not recognize Georges Bank. Instead of a sea swarming with majestic cod, he would find dogfish. Instead of flounder, he would find skates. Instead of a fishermen's dream, he would find a nightmare“. (1991) What do you think he meant by this quote?

Answer 1

Too many fisherman and not enough fish have decimated a historical way of life.

Answer 2

The answer is: Too many fisherman and not enough fish have decimated an historical way of life.

Step-by-step explanation:

Overfishing has completely changed the biodiversity in this area. This led to the disappearance of species which traditionallt inhabited this expanse of the water and led to a terrible ecological catastrophy.