Marine Resources

Updated: Jul 25, 2025

Lesson Objectives

In this lesson, we will:

Define the terms ‘import’ and ‘export’.
Identify resources produced, manufactured, and traded by The Bahamas.
Identify the marine resources exported by The Bahamas.
Explain the importance of the fishing seasons.
Explain how various methods of fishing affect the coral reef.
Categorize seafood as shellfish or scale fish.
Explain why marine resources are important to the Bahamian economy.
Describe the process of sponging.
Explain why Bahamians went sponging.
Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of sponging for sponger men and merchants.