sustainable fisheries

Presents twenty-five essays that debate various issues that relate to the world's oceans, and discusses the numerous threats to the waters and marine life, federal policies, the fishing industry, and how humans affect marine mammals.

An introduction to the issue of overfishing and the effect it has on the environment.

Presents twenty-five essays that debate various issues that relate to the world's oceans, and discusses the numerous threats to the waters and marine life, federal policies, the fishing industry, and how humans affect marine mammals.

Surveys the current state of fish, oceans, and the environment; and describes how the extinction of some fish species in the near future would affect the planet. Also discusses the effects of overfishing and global warming. Offers practical advice for promoting sustainable fishing.

Traces the history of the world's fishing industry and explains how it has been affected by various social, political, and economic issues.