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Q81 (CDS-I/2004) Geography › World Physical Geography › Ocean circulation systems Answer Verified

Which is the largest fishing ground in the woiid?

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The correct answer is Option 2: North Sea.

The North Sea is recognized as the world's most productive and largest fishing ground due to its unique geographical and biological features. It contains the Dogger Bank, a vast shallow plateau that allows sunlight to reach the sea floor, triggering massive phytoplankton growth. This forms the base of a rich food chain, supporting enormous stocks of cod, herring, and mackerel.

While other options represent significant zones, they are smaller in scale or output:

  • Japan Sea: Productive due to meeting currents, but limited by territorial size compared to the North Sea.
  • North-East Pacific: Known for salmon, but lacks the intensive concentration of shallow banks found in the Atlantic.
  • Newfoundland Waters: Home to the Grand Banks; though historically significant, it has faced severe depletion and moratoria, making the North Sea the more dominant active fishing ground globally.
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