FAO warns fisheries and aquaculture threatened by harmful practices and poor management

Wednesday, May 21st 2014 - 06:58 UTC

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More people than ever before rely on fisheries and aquaculture for food and as a source of income, but harmful practices and poor management threaten the sector’s sustainability, says a new report published by FAO. Read full article

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Briton
Perhaps we are all eating to much,

yet somehow one imagines that once,, 5 fishes and the odd loaf was more than enough,lolol.
May 21st, 2014 - 12:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Andy Scott the spark
I know I am. No more fishcakes for me!
May 22nd, 2014 - 12:29 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
ha ha .
May 22nd, 2014 - 09:51 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
'aquaculture needs to become less dependent on wild fish for feeds'
Oh, so true!

It is good to see that 'Just over 70% are being fished within biologically sustainable levels.' But you have to believe that this is reality and not hope.
May 23rd, 2014 - 02:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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