The Washington Post is alerting people who eat fish to the decline in fish populations and what it means for the future of their diets.
According to the article:
The oceans are stretched, and certain fish species are approaching depletion. Leading scientists project that if we continue to fish this way, without allowing our oceans time to recover, our oceans could become virtual deserts by 2050. That’s just 36 years from now. Given that demand for seafood – along with the world’s population – is rising, don’t be surprised if this window closes even faster. Make your peace with fish, because it may not last much longer.
Primarily due to overfishing, populations of large fish are over 90 percent depleted and at risk for total extinction. Unfortunately, this decreasing supply of wild fish is leading to an increase in fish farms, where fish are crammed into waste-filled pools and subjected to brutal slaughter.
The dangerously diminishing fish populations serve as yet another reminder of how our dietary choices have a profound impact on animals and our environment. Given that fish are just as capable of feeling pain as other animals, and with so many plant-based protein options available, there is no reason to continue to deplete our oceans of precious sea life.
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