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Impact of Unsustainable Fishing Practices on Sea Bed and Ocean Productivity

URL:

https://gridarendal-website-live.s3.amazonaws.com/production/documents/:s_document/237/original/InDeadWater_LR.pdf?1487681947

Abstract:

An overview of the degradation of global fish stocks due to use of modern technologies and unsustainable fishing methods. Largely covers bottom trawling but also discusses by catch and other land-related or climate change threats. Part of a report on the state of global ocean life and quality entitled "In Dead Water."

Author:

Nellemann, C., Hain, S., and Alder, J. (Eds)

Institution:

United Nations Environment Programme, GRID-Arendal

Year:

2008

Domains-Issue Area:

Consumption

Water Use & Sources

Dimensions-Problem/Solution:

Activities & Conditions

Sustainability Problems

Region(s):

Global

Datatype(s):

Bibliographies & Reports