Overfishing impacts not only the natural balance and health of our ocean but has also resulted in great financial loss. The ability of the ocean to produce fish is of vital importance to an estimated 200 million people worldwide as they depend upon the ocean for jobs and for food. According to the United Nations, one in every five humans depends on fish as the primary source of protein. (United Nations, 2004) The fishing industry, governments, environmental scientists as well as consumers must all work together to learn how to stop destructive fishing and restore depleted fisheries. Properly managed, our oceans can continue to produce an abundant supply of fish indefinitely. Marine reserves have been one very effective potential solution to the overfishing problem, as the illustration from the PEW Oceans Commission depicts.