Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Fishing amplifies forage fish collapses

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Fishing amplifies forage fish collapses
Pullman WA (SPX) Apr 09, 2015 - A new study shows for the first time that fishing likely worsens population collapses in species of forage fish, including herring, anchovies and sardines. Some of the largest fisheries in the world target these species, and these "baitfish" are also a key source of food for larger marine animals, including salmon, tuna, seabirds and whales. Scientists have long known about wide fluctuatio ... more


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