1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Science and Technology Chemistry Materials Force and Energy Heat and Light Electricity and Magnetism Industry Machines Electronics and Computers Cars and Trucks Railways Ships Aircraft Fishing and Agriculture Undersea Exploration

Choose a Page:How is milk produced?What vegetables are grown in tempe...What are the most important cereal...Which regions produce the most wheat?What are the most popular tropical...Where did potatoes originally come...What crops are grown to produce sugar?How does a combine harvester work?What is fish farming?Which fish are caught for the food...What crops are grown to feed animals?Why are fish so important as food ...*Where are the world's major fishin...* Where are the world's major fishing grounds? The major fishing grounds are in shallow waters off the shores of the continents. These areas correspond to the warmer parts of the oceans, which are rich in phytoplankton. These tiny plants provide food for fish. Over-fishing has reduced fish stocks to dangerously low levels in some areas. This map shows the major fishing grounds off North America and Europe.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Fishing and Agriculture