Fishing for Answers: Making Sense of the Global Fish CrisisAre we running out of fish? Are coastal ecosystems nearing collapse? This report aims to answer these questions. It allows consumers to make links between what they eat and the effect on the ecosystem and fishers globally. It also attempts to stimulate dialogues among environmentalists, the fishing industry, and consumers. |
Contents
WHY CARE ABOUT FISH? | 2 |
ARE WE RUNNING OUT OF FISH? | 17 |
HOW DO WE CATCH USE AND TRADE FISH? | 25 |
HOW IMPORTANT IS SMALLSCALE FISHING? | 35 |
IS IT HELPING TO SUSTAIN | 43 |
HOW DOES THE GLOBAL FISH TRADE AFFECT SUSTAINABILITY? | 69 |
MANAGING FISHERIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL | 75 |
RIGHTS TO FISH | 85 |
REFERENCES | 109 |
List of Acronyms | 116 |