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What are the problems with modern fishing methods? Unsustainable fishing methods are ways of catching wild fish that are not considered sustainable in the long term. This could be because they threaten the fish stock itself by overfishing, or because they threaten the environment the fish need to thrive. Through increasingly powerful fishing technology, we have put incredible pressure on the oceans resources. Economies and livelihoods are being irrevocably damaged. Certain stocks of fish have declined to the point where their survival is threatened. And other stocks of fish have been so substantially reduced in number that they could become similarly threatened. Unsustainable fishing methods are harmful to our oceans because they focus on maximising the number of fish caught regardless of long-term consequences. Ending overfishing Watch the Youtube clip for a summary of the issue. Resources You can find resources on this topic by looking at the menu option 'Resources'. Use these to find readings that will help you complete your inquiry. |
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