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Answer the following questions:
1. What are some statistics that really made an impact on you?
2.What are some possible solutions to this problem?
3. What does this article mean to you? Does it change your view on eating fish?
One statistic that really made an impact on me was that 25% of the entire world's fish are overexploited. Some solutions to this could be giving the fisherman a certain amount of fish they can catch every year. If they go over the amount they are allowed to catch then they have to pay a fine. Another thing we could be a possible solution is increasing protected marine habitats. This would give the fish somewhere they could be safe, and a place to reproduce. What this article has shown me is that we need to cut back on how much fish we catch. From this article my views on eating fish haven’t changed because I am not a big fish eater to begin with.
ReplyDeleteThe one statistic that really made an impact on me was that 80% of the worlds fisheries are fully exploited, depleted, or on the verge of collapse. One possible way to help the whole situation is to possibly cut the fishing season short. This would decrease the number of fish caught and help the fish recover and reproduce. This article has shown me that over fishing is a serious problem and we need to act as soon as possible to fix this problem. However, my views on eating fish haven't really changed except for the fact that I may feel guilty next time I eat fish.
ReplyDeleteOne statistic that made an impact on me was that only 52% of fish stocks are fully exploited. A possible solution to this is to use more of the fish, than throwing it away. We can use the other fish in a more resourceful way. This article made me think about what we are doing to our oceans. It shows us that there are other major problems other than pollution. And these problems are things that we can fix. It doesn't change my view on eating fish because I don't fish.
ReplyDeleteOne statistic that made an impact on me was that 1% are recovering from the depletion. A solution would be to catch a few fish and see if they are reproducing at that time and if they are not catch fish for a day or two. This article has changed my view entirely because I eat fish on a regular basis and now I will eat fish on occasion. The article made me think of what we would do if the fish we eat went extinct and how it would be a huge impact on the economy.
ReplyDeleteThe statistic that impacted me the most was that 25 percent of fish are over exploited or facing depletion. More fishing laws and smaller seasons could be a fix for this global situation. There is no quick and simple solution to this problem, and fish could be considered a non-renewable renewable resource. I try to eat farmed fish even though it is not as healthy for you as caught fish, but i would like to save as many fish populations as posible.
ReplyDeleteThe two statistics that really resonated with me were the fact that 80% of the world's fisheries are fully- to over-exploited, depleted, or in a state of collapse and about 90% of the world's predatory fish stocks are gone. This shows that the aquatic world is in danger of caving in if overfishing continues. In my opinion the best way to solve the problem is enforce strict laws on the number of fish that be caught in each specific fishery and providing the same level of protection on par with endangered species. Raising the awareness of the public of overfishing would definitely be a good solution to this problem as well. What I've taken away from this article is that overfishing is a bigger problem than most people realize and does not just leave a destroyed environment, but at times a destroyed economy(as with the Newfoundland cod industry). My views on eating fish haven't changed since I rarely ever eat it, but if I was an active fish eater I would definitely want to cut back on my consumption.
ReplyDeleteThe statistic that really made an impact on me is that 52% of fish stocks are fully exploited, which are in imminent danger of overexploitation (maximum sustainable production level) and collapse. This tells me that the fish stock as we know it is in danger of being extinct if overfishing continues as it has been. The obvious solution would be to cut back on the number of fish that could be caught as well as cutting back on the amount of fish that is eaten. Another solution is maybe to put a limit on specific types of fish that can be caught or sold. This article is concerning to me as it would be a big loss if we lost all of our fish. I am not a big fish eater so it does not change my view on eating fish but I do occasionally like sushi.
ReplyDelete1) the statistic that really made an impact of me is that when fishery occurs only 10% of fishes remain.
ReplyDelete2) a solution to this problem would probably less fishery since we really dont need 52% of fish stocks to be fully exploited.
3) This article makes me feel that we are harming the ocean and what really stuck to me were the fishes faces when they were caught in the nets that make me feel like its good that I can't stand to eat fish.
Some statistics that really made an impact on me was that 25% of all the worlds fish stocks are either overexploided or depleted and another 52% is fully exploited. As stated in the article this can be dangerous for the overexploitation and collapse. This comes down to loosing many sources of food and our whole ocean is near collapse.
ReplyDeleteThere are many possible solutions to this problem as everything is reversible. we can limit the number of fish caught by fishery, prevent unintentional killing and disposal of fish that are not part of the target catch, and enforcement can be used to make it uneconomic to cheat.
I really liked this article because I've always been the kind person who refused to eat fish not because i didn't like the taste but because of this issue and how sad it is. My views are still the same, even stronger.
I think that the statistic that states 90% of large predatory fish are gone was very interesting. The only solution, in my opinion, is to fish less and less and let the animals come back and reproduce. I thought what Dr. Pauly said was very intesting that all of the damage fisheries are doing can be reversed. I also liked his analogy of the fisheries and ocean to a war. WE pack the fish in things tank-like and continue to win the war and soon all the fish will be gone. I enjoyed this article because it was something everyone can relate too. It does not really change my views because I've always thought more than enough fish were fished and I am not a huge fish eater.
ReplyDeleteThe statistic that had the biggest impact on me was that "Worldwide about 90% of the stocks of large predatory fish stocks are already gone." I had no idea that it was that high of a percentage. There are a few solutions to this issue but the main one is to use fish more sparingly. If we lower fishing rates and increase fish prices, less fish will be taken out of the sea. This article justified my thoughts. I do not like eating fish at all. I hate fish and I hate eating them, now I have a very valid excuse to tell my parents when they ask if I want fish for dinner
ReplyDeleteIm not sure on wether to believe one source of information on the internet is true but never the less, i found this information to be alarming. over 80% of the worlds fishing locations have been exposed by overfishing. in some cases, certain areas have been fully exhausted of our fishy resources.In order to prevent such shortages of fish our Fish and Game agency should create periods of time in which fish are to be harvested. certain seasons should be regulated for fishermen who live in the U.S. if these regulations are violated, then they should be fined by the government. Any other fishing companies outside of the U.S probably cannot be stopped. although this article may be depressing, i still love to eat fish. if our society cannot change, we much find a way to increase the population of fish species so our consumption can maintain this level.
ReplyDeleteI found this article very interesting and hard too believe. It almost felt not real to me. Since over 80% of the worlds fishing locations have been all about overfishing. Too prevent fish shortages government is going too fine anyone who does this. I love fish my favorite is halibut, and if people can not change and find away too increase fish species we will not get the fish we want.
ReplyDeleteThe things that made an impact on me is that we are losing species and as well as our ecosystems, and also that 52% of fish stocks are fully exploited. The solutions to the problem is that we should stop loosing so many species, I think that is one major reason. It's kinda changing my thinking about eating fish, but i hardly eat fish and when I do it's amazing.
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ReplyDelete1.) About 90% of the worlds predatory fish stocks are already gone, and about 40 000 people lost their liveliness and ecosystem due to over fishing.
ReplyDelete2.) One solution to this would be to get patrol boats and be more strict about how many fish people catch at one time. Another way may be to give licenses assigned to designated people to catch fish. Failure to obey the regulations can result in either jail time or suspended from fishing.
3.) This article is very shocking to me. It makes me realize how important it is to stay connected to the ocean and what is happening to it everyday.
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