Fisheries Depletion
20% of the world’s population utilizes fish as a principle source of protein. As well, globally thousands
of communities are dependent on fishing for a living; the value of fish continues to rise. With overfishing
becoming rampant and aquaculture insufficient to meet demand, fish stocks are seriously under threat.
The near collapse of once common fisheries for Atlantic Cod, Swordfish, Bluefin Tuna and nearly every single
species of predatory sharks (due to shark finning) is largely ignored but desperately needs attention. If fishing
above sustainable yields continues we endanger millions of people that depend on fishing for their livelihood
and primary source of protein. Unless there is clear national and global management of our ocean commons
or a clear global mandate and proper policing to protect dwindling fish stocks, we risk the threat of extinction
for many species of fish.
of communities are dependent on fishing for a living; the value of fish continues to rise. With overfishing
becoming rampant and aquaculture insufficient to meet demand, fish stocks are seriously under threat.
The near collapse of once common fisheries for Atlantic Cod, Swordfish, Bluefin Tuna and nearly every single
species of predatory sharks (due to shark finning) is largely ignored but desperately needs attention. If fishing
above sustainable yields continues we endanger millions of people that depend on fishing for their livelihood
and primary source of protein. Unless there is clear national and global management of our ocean commons
or a clear global mandate and proper policing to protect dwindling fish stocks, we risk the threat of extinction
for many species of fish.