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.
Unfortunately, overfishing is not the only problem faced by the ocean. Can you think of 3 others? How would you go about reducing your impact on the oceans?
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- Video created by OCEAN2012EU
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