Razzell Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hey guys, Last week a pretty comprehensive study was released which paints an ugly picture of global fish stocks. Key findings: Catch is under reported Declines in catch are greater than believed Reduction is due to over fishing, not reduced efforts For the optimists among you: Given the chance to recover, areas will be stronger than suspected Strong indication that recovery is very much possible (although unlikely because countries don't play ball) Read it yourself here: http://www.nature.com/ncomms/2016/160119/ncomms10244/pdf/ncomms10244.pdf Pretty interesting and a good study. Cheers, Razz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I heard this on one of the science podcasts I subscribe to. Big emphasis on the under reporting of catches and ignoring by catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smasher Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Another report states that there'll be more plastic in the ocean than fish (by weight) by 2050. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-21/more-plastic-than-fish-in-the-oceans-by-2050-report-warns/7105936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzell Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Another report states that there'll be more plastic in the ocean than fish (by weight) by 2050. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-21/more-plastic-than-fish-in-the-oceans-by-2050-report-warns/7105936 Yeah I saw that the other day, too... Mental. 'The inexhaustible oceans' mindset might get a bit of a shock soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camo1808 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Another report states that there'll be more plastic in the ocean than fish (by weight) by 2050. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-21/more-plastic-than-fish-in-the-oceans-by-2050-report-warns/7105936 Wow!!! That is discusting!! Such a shameSent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest123456789 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 i really worry about what sort of fisheries will remain for my kids to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hey guys, Last week a pretty comprehensive study was released which paints an ugly picture of global fish stocks. Key findings: Catch is under reported Declines in catch are greater than believed Reduction is due to over fishing, not reduced efforts For the optimists among you: Given the chance to recover, areas will be stronger than suspected Strong indication that recovery is very much possible (although unlikely because countries don't play ball) Read it yourself here: http://www.nature.com/ncomms/2016/160119/ncomms10244/pdf/ncomms10244.pdf Pretty interesting and a good study. Cheers, Razz See the Pew Charitable Trusts (US mob) gets a big mention in the acknowledgements, sure it was them not long ago trying to force a lock out of aussie fishos from our Coral sea fishing grounds. Would take this report with a large grain of salt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzell Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 They're an independent charitable organisation - they have no financial stake. If it was 'the association of commercial fishermen', then sure, I'd be gulping the salt.. But someone has to fund studies and Pew are interested in the general health of ecosystems to try and bring balance to the information that gets put in front of legislators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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