Saturday, October 25, 2014

Concerning Swordfish: Not another one.

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I've been largely focusing on the overfishing of Tuna, but keep in mind there are more. Here's one. Swordfish. Experts estimate that their population is 70% below, what is should be. That my friends, is not good news. Another apex predator being driven towards extinction. Not shall we say, ideal... Remember my posts about how the disappearance of tuna might effect the oceans, add the swordfish to the picture.

Global fish stocks, are declining astronomically. The big issue with these large predatory fish, such as sharks and swordfish, is their slow maturation. Many sharks and swordfish that are caught, haven't yet reproduced, this only helps accelerate their, currently, inevitable extinction.

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