Vanishing Fish: Shifting Baselines and the Future of Global Fisheries [Original retail ed.] 1771643986, 978-1771643986

The world's fisheries are in crisis. Their catches are declining, and the stocks of key species, such as cod and bl

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English Pages 304 Year 11 July 2019

Vanishing Fish: Shifting Baselines and the Future of Global Fisheries [Original retail ed.]
1771643986, 978-1771643986

Commentary
"Daniel Pauly is a friend whose work has inspired me for years. This new book of his—despite its forbidding title—is optimistic, because it shows that we know how we could make our fisheries sustainable, and save ocean biodiversity." —Ted Danson, actor, ocean activist, and co-author of Oceana

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