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The End of Fishsticks is Nigh

Newspaper current event by VnutZ on 06 November 2006, tagged as aquatics and ecology

According to an international body of researchers, the world's oceans may be devoid of fish by the year 2048. Fourteen researchers poured over data from UN reports dating back to the 1950s and data from current marine ecosystems to identify a aquatic population peaked in 1994, followed by a dramatic plunge. Indications are postive the ecosystem can rebound, but only through joint, political efforts on a global scale. Marine biologist Boris Worm says, "It's within our lifetime. Our children will see a world without seafood if we don't change things."

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Nonsense by guyvia :: NR5

All they had to do is call up an economist buddy of theirs. As the seafood population dwindles (lower supply) the cost will rise. Certainly the population will suffer, but they seafood will continue. The question is will *you* be able to eat any.

(note: I am not advocating over-fishing, just arguing that this is FUD)

Posted 06 November 2006, Hide, Reply
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Must be true... by jmarkdavison :: NR6

...a scientist said it. I don't know why you people are doubting this pronouncement. O, ye of little faith!

Did I say faith? I didn't mean to imply that "science" or "environmentalism" was the new religion of folks who are too smart for traditional religion.

But maybe it is...

Posted 07 November 2006, Hide, Reply