Overfishing is a global problem with many serious social, economic and environmental implications. Everyday, billions of people around the world rely on fish and seafood as a direct source of nutrition and a means of income. Now, more than ever before, our oceans are under pressure to meet the needs of growing populations in developing countries and a growing appetite for fish and seafood in developed nations.
Advances in fishing equipment and methods and increasingly large vessels have made it possible for commercial fishing operations to capture more fish, further from home, than ever before. This access is putting increasing pressure on fish stocks and also having an effect on the ability of smaller-scale fishing operations to make a living from fishing. Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is also a major contributor to declining fish stocks and marine habitat destruction.
The global consequences of overfishing have been the focus of much scrutiny in recent years by scientists, economists and policy makers and this important work continues. While there is much more to be learned about the long-term effects of overfishing, there is ample evidence to support taking a precautionary approach and to ensuring that entire ecosystems, and not just individual fish stocks, are considered when it comes to fisheries management.
Overfishing refers to:
A rate or level of fishing that is not sustainable, i.e. that hampers the rebuilding or recovery of a fish stock.
Overfishing is a global problem with many serious social, economic and environmental implications. Everyday, billions of people around the world rely on fish and seafood as a direct source of nutrition and a means of income. Now, more than ever before, our oceans are under pressure to meet the needs of growing populations in developing countries and a growing appetite for fish and seafood in developed nations.
Advances in fishing equipment and methods and increasingly large vessels have made it possible for commercial fishing operations to capture more fish, further from home, than ever before. This access is putting increasing pressure on fish stocks and also having an effect on the ability of smaller-scale fishing operations to make a living from fishing. Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is also a major contributor to declining fish stocks and marine habitat destruction.
The global consequences of overfishing have been the focus of much scrutiny in recent years by scientists, economists and policy makers and this important work continues. While there is much more to be learned about the long-term effects of overfishing, there is ample evidence to support taking a precautionary approach and to ensuring that entire ecosystems, and not just individual fish stocks, are considered when it comes to fisheries management.
Overfishing refers to:
A rate or level of fishing that is not sustainable, i.e. that hampers the rebuilding or recovery of a fish stock.
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