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There are fewer fish in the sea – literally.
Consumer demand and inadequate scientific information has led to overharvesting, reducing fish species and fish stocks around the world.
But University of Guelph researchers have identified a possible solution. They have developed a model that allows fisheries to net enough to meet rising consumer demand while ensuring adequate income and replenishment of natural stocks.
“We know fish are getting rarer,” said John Fryxell, a U of G integrative biology professor and lead author of the paper.
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