Question

Why is the coast of Japan cosidered as one of the best fishing sites in the world?

• A. The warm Kuroshio current and the cold Oyashio current meet here.
• B. The coast is maintained scientifically for maximum yield.
• C. The ocean currents carry fishes with them.
• D. The cold Labrador current and the warm Gulf Stream current meet here.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The warm Kuroshio current and the cold Oyashio current meet here.

The warm Kuroshio and the cold Oyashio current meet at the coast of Japan. The meeting zone of a cold current and a warm current is characterized by plankton and fog. Although fog hinders fishing, the abundance of plankton makes the area favourable for fishing.