12.04.2012

Expert Task Force Recommends Halving Global Fishing for Crucial Prey Species

The Lenfest Forage Fish Task Force suggests "forage fish" should be cut in half globally to account for their role as food for larger species. This is discussed in their report, "Little Fish, Big Impact: Managing a crucial link in ocean food webs". More information about the impact of global fishing can be found on EurekAlert, a central news source for medical professionals and researchers.

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Expert task force recommends halving global fishing for crucial prey species

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