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Understanding overfishing

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Overfishing is the depletion of a stock of fish (in a body of water) by too much fishing. Many people are unaware of the scary facts behind the fish we eat. This animation creates much needed awareness about the ocean's most solvable problem while reminding us that we all have a role to play in fixing it.

This video talks about addressing your legislators. Who are the legislators in your community that you might reach out to in order to voice concerns about overfishing the already dangerously stressed populations?

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