Friday 5 September 2008

Fish are Fucked

It's true. There really aren't plenty more fish in the sea. Why? Because we've eaten them all.

It's as simple as that. Scientists predict that by the year 2048, the sea will be empty. This is very bad news. Sea-life produce 40-odd% of the air we breathe, which means that when the sea reverts to a prehistoric jellyfish soup, we too are fucked.

The solution? Stop eating fish that isn't sustainably caught eg. doesn't have a sustainable fish logo. Ask fishmongers and waiters where the fish comes from. If they try and fob you off, or can't tell you, don't buy it.

Anchovies, scallops and tuna are the most popular fish at risk.

But, the sad truth is that no-one will really care. Why? Because fish aren't cute and cuddly like pandas. Plus, because we can't see what's going on under the waves, most of us will turn a blind eye.

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