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are turning away from nowbarren waters. Anglers off New England now scour the seas for scattered fish. Most valuable, marine biologists say, is the apparently distinct population of bluefin tuna that breeds in the Gulf of Mexico. The threat to the bluefin was underscored recently by researchers who have tracked hundreds of the fish using electronic tags. They found that the tuna that spawn in the west, which are most severely depleted, are threatened by an everbroadening gantlet of hooks, seines, harpoons, traps and now farmstyle pens, in which netted fish are raised and fattened— all to supply the Japanese sushi trade.What does the word “choice” mean in the passage? Option Variety Highquality MixtureWhat is the main idea of the passage? Many people, especially the Japanese, love sushi made from bluefin tuna. Modern technology has replaced traditional ways to catch the bluefin tuna. The bluefin tuna is being endangered by man’s excessive hunting. The best part of the bluefin tuna is its fatlaced, buttersoft belly meat.What does the modern fishing industry use to help hunt fish on a large scale? Satellites Coastal net traps Angling Rocketpropelled harpoonsWhat does “sushi aficionados” mean? Sushi lovers Sushi buyers Sushi sellers Sushi chefsAccording to the passage, can the bluefin fish survive a considerable range of temperatures? Yes, they are found in a wide range of temperatures. No, they are only found in warm waters. No, they are only found in cold waters. The information is not given in the passage.5 / 5