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.
Historically, humans have depended on fish as their source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids that are necessary for normal metabolism and important for brain development. Instead of depending wholly on wild fish stocks, aquaculture has been suggested as a means for supplying the world's fish requirements. What do you think are the pros and cons of this proposal?
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