posted on 2023-05-17, 17:06authored byPauly, D, Alder, J, Bennett, E, Christensen, V, Tyedmers, P, Reginald WatsonReginald Watson
Formal analyses of long-term global marine fisheries prospects have yet to be performed, because fisheries research focuses on local, species-specific management issues. Extrapolation of present trends implies expansion of bottom fisheries into deeper waters, serious impact on biodiversity, and declining global catches, the last possibly aggravated by fuel cost increases. Examination of four scenarios, covering various societal development choices, suggests that the negative trends now besetting fisheries can be turned around, and their supporting ecosystems rebuilt, at least partly.
History
Publication title
Science
Volume
302
Issue
5649
Pagination
1359-1361
ISSN
0036-8075
Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies
Publisher
American Association for the Advancement of Science