The Ocean's Vanishing Wealth
The world's fish populations stand at a critical juncture, caught between ecological collapse and conservation hope. With 37.7% of assessed marine stocks now overfished and freshwater species experiencing an 81% decline since 1970, the trajectory appears alarming.¹ Yet this crisis unfolds against a backdrop of remarkable biodiversity—scientists have cataloged 36,100 fish species while estimating that 75-90% of ocean species remain undiscovered.² These aquatic vertebrates serve as the engines of their ecosystems, cycling nutrients at scales that dwarf all other natural sources, making their conservation essential...
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The Ocean's Vanishing Wealth
The world's fish populations stand at a critical juncture, caught between ecological collapse and conservation hope. With 37.7% of assessed marine...
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