We generally think that over-fishing is about fish that humans eat. But around a third of all wild-caught fish are turned into fishmeal, because fishmeal is around 65% protein and therefore in demand for for feeding farmed fish and pigs. It's an almost invisible trade with huge consequences. But it's not an efficient way to make more protein. We need to re-think these links and ask whether it's really worth the damage to the ocean & communities.#ocean #fish #fishmeal
@helenczerski There will always be Soylent Green. 🫤 Apologies, but makes a sad point. Destructive fishing in combination with rising ocean temps due to atmospheric warming. Humans are on a role. Are we worthy? Do we deserve to be the custodians of the planet or are we just glorified bacteria eating through resources until we collapse? Maybe we need to turn over our affairs to the mice? *🤔
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