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Overfishing significantly depletes ocean wildlife populations. Here's why it's a problem, and solutions to reduce fishing's environmental impact and maintain vital sources of food and livelihoods.
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Overfishing is a serious global problem that threatens ocean wildlife and biodiversity. Loss of marine life brings a further threat to the millions of people who rely on seafood for protein and livelihoods.
Stock assessments are used by fisheries across the world to understand the health of fish populations and implement strategies to manage their fisheries. For example, they might be used to set catch limits at levels that are sustainable, given the dynamics and health of the fish population.
Overfishing is the practice of catching fish faster than they can replenish their population. The population remains in a constant state of decline until it is entirely decimated. Today, researchers estimate that 85% of the world’s fish resources are beyond their sustainable capacity.
7 Φεβ 2022 · Many scientists say most fish populations could be restored with aggressive fisheries management and better enforcement of laws governing catches, including instituting catch limits.
18 Σεπ 2023 · Overfishing endangers ocean ecosystems and the billions of people who rely on seafood as a key source of protein. Without sustainable management, our fisheries face collapse — and we face a food crisis.
Overfishing occurs when too many fish in a particular stock are caught and there are not enough adults to breed and sustain a healthy population. The level of overfishing has been increasing in recent decades and the number of overfished stocks is now three times higher than in 1970.
