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Overfishing

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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Overfishing

Edman Elmi and Nat Jacobwith
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Our Effect

Overfishing occurs when more fish are caught than the population can replace through natural reproduction. The increase in demand of fish leading to increased fish and meat prices. When rising fish prices bring fishermen to fish for more.
Photo by Ken Bondy

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Causes of Overfishing

  • Global Demand
  • Trawling
  • Inhumane practices

Consequences of Overfishing

  • Fisheries pushed beyond limits
  • Poor fisheries
  • Plummeting of fish population
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Solutions

  • Make fisheries sustainable
  • Expandable marine protection areas
  • Make safe catch limits for fishers
  • Stop Trawling

Solutions

  • Make fisheries sustainable
  • Expandable marine protection areas
  • Make safe catch limits for fishers
  • Stop Trawling