3.2 Tragedy of the Commons - Biodiversity
In this activity, we will explore two examples that some people attribute to the tragedy of the commons. The first is the collapse of the cod fisheries off Newfoundland, and the second is the accumulation of plastic in our ecosystems, particularly the ocean gyres. I anticipate that teachers will need to circulate while the pairs are trying to explain what they are reading. I would advise pre-reading the systems maps...