How Does Overfishing Affect The Future

Overfishing is a death sentence to the world’s oceans. As technology continues to improve a great deal of fish can be caught quicker; but at what cost? The effects of overfishing can lead to the extinction of not just the animals being fished, but also the predators that rely on fish to eat. Ninety percent of the ocean’s largest animals have been wiped out due to overfishing (“Overfishing- A Global Disaster”, 2011). National Geographic cites the academic journal Science (2006) that predicts by 2048, all fisheries will collapse due to lack of ocean wildlife. Fish are not the only animal caught in the nets used by fishing vessels. Often animals such as dolphins, sharks, turtles, and seabirds are

The earliest accounts of overfishing occurred in the 1800s, when the demand of whale blubber nearly wiped out the whale populations. In the mid 1900s, the harvesting of Atlantic cod, herring, and California sardines drove them to the brink of extinction. These high disruptions cause regional depletions of animal resources which is starting to cause a global problem. There has never been a more urgent time for fishing nations to make a commitment towards the sustainability of our oceans. More than 80% of the world’s fisheries have been, or are being pushed beyond their limits and are in dire need of strict management plans. Populations of fish and elasmobranch fish such as tuna, grouper and sharks have been declining to the point where the survival

As the population on earth increases ,overfishing has become a growing issue in all parts of the world. Fish is a vital food source for many, in the world and counts for many of the cultures and heritages in the world, which means there is a high demand for it . This high demand has caused overfishing to occur. This is a cause for concern since due to the development of better technology, there is a higher risk of overfishing if not managed properly. Canada in particular has been facing the problem overfishing for years now. Due to Canada’s issue of overfishing, the environment and wildlife as well as human settlements all have negative impacts ,therefore a sustainable solution must be implemented. If action isn’t taken, Canada’s issue of overfishing will continue to worsen.

Overfishing is a global issue that has many negative effects on the environment (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2009). Fish are a major resource that many people rely on for not only nutrition, but also for a means of income (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2009). As the population of the world increases, so does the demand for fish, which puts oceans under a lot of pressure (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2009). Due to advanced fishing technologies and equipment, going out further into the oceans and catching huge amounts of fish is easier than ever (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2009). Froese (2004) defines overfishing as capturing the fish before they reach their full growth potential and diminishing their chance of reproduction. In other

According to a study done by Living Planet Report in 2015, 29% of the world’s fishing stocks are considered overfished and an additional 61% is fully exploited with no possibility to produce more fish. Our environment is currently afflicted by a number of different problems, one of which is overfishing. Overfishing is defined by FishOnline as, “Fishing with a sufficiently high intensity to reduce the breeding stock levels to such an extent that they will no longer support a sufficient quantity of fish for sport or commercial harvest.” The overfishing situation is being exacerbated by non-sustainable and destructive fishing practices and unfair fisheries partnership agreements; while there are currently attempts being made at fixing these problems and their effects on overfishing, nothing has been extremely effective.

Overfishing is a constant problem that we are facing on almost every coast around the globe.

Some believe that the laws applied to prevent overfishing aren’t enough and they argue that there is a lack of public awareness and political attention. Alex Rogers, professor of the conservation biology at UK’s Oxford University, highlights the fact that most of the ocean world is not under major jurisdiction of major countries, therefore, there is a problem enforcing environmental laws in the ocean. Robert sums up a solution of the problem being fishing less, with more suitable measures, polluting less while also remain in terms of sustainability and environmental protection.

As a first world country, we consume a first class quantity of seafood as well. Overfishing of marine resources jeopardizes not just our existence, but they are also vital in supporting various ecosystems. In this paper, a number of research articles and other review articles were examined to compose a picture of the overfishing crisis. The recent developments of Atlantic cod and squid are discussed in more detail to provide a pattern that may lead to empty oceans in the future.

It’s instinctive for people to want to conserve and protect the earth. People are beginning to care more about our earth and what our actions create. People who live off the sea or depend on fish for survival are aware of overfishing. They can’t help but be affected. They know it’s becoming a larger problem now than in the past. People want to preserve nature, and see all wildlife thrive. That’s why there are some regulations about what species can and cannot be fished. Fish hatcheries are asked to only produce a certain amount of fish. Certain parts of the ocean cannot be fished, while some species are illegal to catch and keep. Some parts of the world even regulate which days fishing is allowed. Rules such as these protect fish, and I believe they will get more and more common as time progresses and the world population increases. We’re taking responsibility, and moving towards correcting our error. The world is not as heartless as Home made us

Historically, oceans had enough marine life to feed a growing population, which at first, could handle human consumption until an increase in overfishing led to many species not being replenished. In fact, the demands of an ever-increasing population, particularly in poorer U.S. and Vietnam areas, has now over stripped the sustainable yield of the seas along with technological innovation.

In today's world we have a problem, a very big, yet very underestimated problem in which if not solved, could lead to the extinction of nearly all fresh and saltwater aquatic life on our great earth. This problem is overfishing and it’s against the law.

The Ocean makes up 80% of the earth’s body and is home to many marine life and is also a source of food. Of all the threats that are present in today's society the most alarming is the world’s ocean into ecological extinction. Over the last several decades human activity has altered the oceans basic cycles causing it to go into evolution, but in this case backwards. Many factors contribute to the devolution of the ocean. Pollution, Overfishing, Climate change and many other factors. The problem is Society but society can also be the solution.

In order for there to be plenty of fish in the years ahead, fisheries will have to develop sustainable fisheries and some will have to close. Due to the constant increase in the human population, the oceans have been overfished with a resulting decline of fish crucial to the economy and communities of the world. The control of the world's fisheries is a controversial subject, as they cannot produce enough to satisfy the demand, especially when there aren't enough fish left to breed in healthy ecosystems. Scientists are often in the role of fisheries managers and must regulate the amount of fishing in the oceans, a position not popular with those who have to make a living fishing ever decreasing populations.

According to the United Nations, 17% of fish stocks worldwide are currently overexploited; 52% are fully exploited; and 7% are depleted. This means that only an estimated 20% of worldwide fish stocks are not already at or above their capacity(Seafarms, 2013). Catches of Pacific herring have decreased by 71% since the 1960s, with Atlantic herring catches falling by 63%. Atlantic Cod catches have fallen by 69% in the same time(Seafarms, 2013). These are just a few of many facts and statistics on the topic of overfishing. The effects of these statistics and facts impact people’s and animal's lives around the

Overfishing is one of the largest and most relevant problems effecting ocean health today. It is defined as “The practice of commercial and non-commercial fishing which depletes a fishery by catching so many adult