Overfishing and collapsing fish stocks
37.7% of assessed marine fish stocks are fished beyond sustainable limits — up from 35.4% just two years earlier.
How this affects people
Fish are the main source of animal protein for billions of people. Taking fish faster than they reproduce shrinks stocks and threatens coastal livelihoods.
Illegal, unreported fishing and distant-water fleets hit coastal communities in regions like West Africa especially hard.
Look at what keeps the problem going
- 01Fishing capacity larger than stocks can sustain
- 02Illegal and unreported fishing
- 03Harmful fishing subsidies
- 04Weak monitoring at sea
What could happen next
The future leaves room for choices. Compare the outlooks, check what supports them and notice where the evidence becomes less certain
Overfished share edges up
Without stronger management, the overfished share keeps creeping upward.
The future is not a timetable. These summaries reflect published scenarios and trends, with deeper uncertainty at longer horizons. Choices made now matter.
Where could a useful response begin?
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