Global overfishing and destruction of ocean habitat will lead to extinction of 90% of the world fish population in the next fifty years. A study conducted by 13 scientists in four countries say that the world must react now to protect what is left of our available seafood. Demand for seafood is on the rise and supplies are falling. Farm raised seafood is one alternative, but these methods are not necessarily the solution. Reefs are devastated, mangrove and seagrass beds are changed by pollution, coastal development and climate change.
Look for the “Fish Forever” label for products that are sustainably harvested seafood.
Hey, I saw something in the news I thought would interest you. By the year 2010 90% of all sharks will have been captured by fisherman. I do not know if this is the study you are referring to. This study specifically targeted sharks. Which in some ways, excites me because sharks are really scary and I freak out when I go swimming in the ocean.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/10/ap/tech/mainD8L9SDKG1.shtml
Comment by lvambrandrw — November 10, 2006 @ 1:20 pm |
Your fear unfairly justifies the slaughter of shark varieties that pose no harm to swimmers. Many sharks are sought for their fins only, shark fin soup is considered a delicacy in some cultures, and the rest of the fish is wasted. Sharks have a slow reproductive cycle, producing few offspring. They cannot replenish what fisherman take, and they will soon be gone from our oceans. It will be a sad day when this magnificient creature, present on earth since the dinosaurs, will no longer be found swimming the ocean reefs and depths.
Comment by love2fish — November 10, 2006 @ 2:03 pm |
Prior to my bone disease, my husband and I were divers. The ocean is so beautiful and serene underneath the surface. Sure there are things that can kill you, but there are things that can kill you on the surface also. You must never forget that you are the invader in their territory, and you must “play by their rules”. the killing of seafood varieties not only affects that species, but the entire ocean system. There is a delicat balance and food chaain down there. Like any other environmental issue, when man disturbs the delicate balance bad things start happening. Thank you for bringing attention to this issue and giving us a vendor of seafood that respects the ocean.
Comment by kjamrozy — November 12, 2006 @ 2:58 pm |
It’s saddening to think that the human population will be the reason for this tragedy. Ironically, my daughter mentioned the danger of extinction for sea life the other day. I don’t eat much fish, but I will keep in mind the “fish forever” label on products.
Comment by Julia Garcia — November 16, 2006 @ 9:53 am |
I don’t normally eat seafood, so I guess I’m helping out, huh? Haha.
But in all seriousness, I’ve heard about the reefs being destroyed ever since I was little, and it’s always made me sad. I hope that everyone decides to help out.
Comment by cinnamonspider — November 16, 2006 @ 11:55 am |