Describe How Animals Survive

Read the article. Notice the words in red and think about the question: What is New Zealand doing to protect its ocean species?

    New Zealand is doing something to protect its ocean species. The country has banned all types of fishing in 31 ocean reserves—areas devoted to the preservation of marine life. 

    When the first reserve was opened in 1977, many residents in the area were opposed to the idea. But when the fishing stopped, the ecosystem recovered quickly. The snapper returned to the area, and these predatory fish began to eat the sea urchins that had destroyed many ocean plants. As the ocean habitat was restored, endangered species increased in number. 

    Surprisingly, New Zealand’s coastal reserves have also helped the fishing industry. Fish eggs and baby fish drift outside the reserves into surrounding areas where fishing is allowed. Today, commercial fishermen are some of the strongest defenders of the reserves.

Fill in each blank with one of the words in red.

1. Parts of the ocean where you can’t go fishing are called  ___________.             . 

2. __________ animals eat other animals. 

3. When something is __________ , it goes back to the way it was before. 

4. A__________ is a certain kind of plant or animal. 

5. When something is  __________ , it is prohibited by law. 

6. __________  means keeping or maintaining something. 

7. An  __________  is plants and animals in a certain area. 

8. An  __________ species might become extinct.