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FAO State of the World Fisheries and Aquaculture Production

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Millions of sharks are caught each year for their dorsal fins, which are prized for shark fin soup. Top predators like sharks are important to maintaining biodiversity, and their removal can have ripple effects through an ecosystem.
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Finned Sharks in South Africa

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Overfishing is leading to an abundance of less desirable species like jellyfish.
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Jellyfish Sandwiches

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a rockfish and cut up swordfish displayed on ice
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Market Seafood

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graph of trends in world fish stocks
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State of the World Fisheries and Aquaculture Stocks

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Mike Isabella, Chef and Owner of Graffiato restaurant in Washington, DC. Chef Isabella is joined by some of Washington's and the Gulf states' finest chefs in preparing sustainable seafood dishes for a special event held at the Smithsonian's National Museu
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Chef Mike Isabella

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A pipe on the seaflood discharges fish waste, such as bones and scraps, from processing factories that turn whole caught fish into filets that you buy in the supermarket.
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Seafood Outfall Pipe in Alaska

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A fisherman in Papua New Guinea shows his catch for a ceremonial feast. Communities there are successfully managing their local reefs by observing temporary fishing closures that end in time to celebrate the traditional feast.
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Celebratory Harvest in Papua New Guinea

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A pile of bycatch species.
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A Net Full of Bycatch

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Tuna in a warehouse waiting to be sold at market.
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Tuna at Tsukiji Fish Market

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Traditional fishing techniques now involve monofilament nets, with snorkelers diving down to ensure the bigger fish don't get away.
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Fishing with a Net

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Seafood vendor at historic Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington (USA). The market draws both shoppers and gawkers who come to watch the gregarious crew of fishmongers.
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World Fisheries from Sea to Table

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