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.

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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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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.