More in depth data is required to reveal the true global footprint of fishing
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 09:20
in Biology & Nature
There has been a lot of debate recently on the extent of the global fishing footprint. A recent paper claimed that fishing affects 55% of the world's oceans. Given that many people in the developing world rely on fish as their main source of protein, and the increasing preference for luxury fish products in countries such as China, such statistics might seem plausible.