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Ocean conservation and the seafood question

Stock assessments, illegal fishing, ghost gear, coral bleaching and the plant-based and cultivated seafood arriving on shelves.

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Questions this hub answers

How much of the ocean's fish stocks are overexploited?
The FAO classifies roughly 38 % of assessed stocks as fished beyond biologically sustainable levels, up from 10 % in the 1970s.
Are sustainable seafood certifications reliable?
They vary widely. Certification improves traceability but has repeatedly been criticised for certifying fisheries with high bycatch or contested stock assessments.