Global fisheries research finds promise and peril: While industry contributes $240B annually, overfishing takes toll on people and revenue
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 12:35
in Mathematics & Economics
Global fisheries, a vital source of food and revenue throughout the world, contribute between $225-$240 billion per year to the worldwide economy, according to four new studies. Researchers also concluded that healthier fisheries could have prevented malnourishment in nearly 20 million people in poorer countries.