Fishing is causing an alarming problem in our oceans. It appears that the older population is being hit the hardest by fishing. Why is this important? Does it matter that the older fish are being targeted more than the younger population? If this is problematic, what are the solutions? What can we do to help this dilemma?
We’re Killing the Oldest Fish in the Sea
Fishing eliminates most of the older fish, a new study finds, and the ecological implications are disturbing—but marine reserves can help.
Humans are killing the oldest fish in the sea, a new study suggests. That is likely altering ocean food webs and making populations of many important species eaten by people less stable and resilient.
