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Ocean Facts and Figures : Facts about Fish

  • AMAZING FACTS ABOUT THE GLOBAL FISHERIES CRISIS -- The world's marine catch has increased more than four times in the past 40 years -- from 18.5 million tons in 1950 to 82.5 million tons by 1992. This staggering growth has resulted in overfishing and wasteful, destructive fishing practices worldwide which now threaten the lives of hundreds of millions of people who are vitally dependent on fishing for food and livelihoods. (Added: 21-May-2003 Hits: 1815 Rating: 5.80 Votes: 5) Rate It
  • Atlantic Bluefin Tuna: Decline and Causes -- "The tuna species in the greatest danger of slipping into extinction is the western north Atlantic population (stock) of bluefin tuna. Since 1960, its abundance has declined by 95 percent." (Added: 19-May-2003 Hits: 827 Rating: 7.70 Votes: 10) Rate It
  • The Atlantic Cod -- Contains biological information on the species, as well as commercial data, landings, and population trends. (Added: 19-May-2003 Hits: 545 Rating: 5.00 Votes: 1) Rate It
  • The Race to Save Marine Fisheries: Empty Oceans, Empty Nets -- (National Geographic Explorer) "Our oceans are rapidly being depleted of fish. An international debate concerns the nature of a complex problem and what needs to be done about it. Understanding why some fisheries are thriving, while most are in serious decline may be the key to averting a global food crisis." Contains interactive material on five fisheries: bluefin tuna, cod, halibut, salmon, and swordfish. (Added: 19-May-2003 Hits: 980 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It


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