How Much Fish Are We Really Catching? (IMAGE)

University of British Columbia

How Much Fish Are We Really Catching?

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Thirty percent of global fish catch may be unreported, according to new research. Activities such as artisanal, subsistence, and illegal fishing are often not included in official statistics, obscuring the true extent of fishing worldwide.

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The Pew Charitable Trusts

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