Overfishing occurs when more fish are caught than the population can replace through natural reproduction. Gathering as many fish as possible may seem like a profitable practice, but overfishing has serious consequences. The results not only affect the balance of life in the oceans, but also the social and economic well-being of the coastal communities who depend on fish for their way of life.
Fish are constantly being caught to be sold to fish stalls, supermarkets and many more and were not very aware how many years left we have of fish. It is predicted that if we carry on fishing constantly that the end of fish could be in 2048.
People rely on fish for protein and in certain parts of the world people rely on fish so that their families can eat. In the past 50 years unsustainable fishes are being pushed to the point where they can not replace them through natural reproduction. More than 85% of the world fisheries have been pushed to their biological limits and now something needs to be done before it is too late. What I like about the WWF is that it works with stakeholders to reform fisheries management globally, focusing on sustainable practices that conserve ecosystems, but also sustain livelihoods and ensure food security.
Even by looking at the past two images it shows how unaware we are of what is happening to fish and our economic well-being. People rely on these fish to provide protein and without these fish in the water it would mean the end of fishmongers and business'. Throughout my campaign I want to inform people on what they can not see but is happening right infront of them.
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