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Munro, Margaret. (2006). 2050 the year of no more fish, scientists warn. CanWest News Service. Retrieved November 23, 2007 from http://www.canada.com/topics/news/world/story.html?id=3b78aea6-3ce6-4e2b-a840-5d610d944f74&k=50888
Fishermen: Livelihood
The four options for fishermen:
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We propose that the Days at Sea program be terminated and the fishery management rely strictly on the solutions detailed in this report.
Island Nations and Implications
By advocating the reduction of the consumption of fish in the standard diet, one of the most immediate effects would be felt by island states around the world. Many small island nations depend almost exclusive on fish for food - but more importantly, as a source of protein (World Food Summit, 1996). Therefore, measures should be taken to support the transition of these island states from relying entirely on fish for protein and energy to other sources of food.
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World Food Summit. (1996). FAO Corporate Document Depository. Rome. Retrieved November 23, 2007 from http://193.43.36.103/DOCREP/x0262e/x0262e09.htm
Japan: A Special Case
Japan is an especially tough country in which to implement our solutions for the following reasons:
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Tarkovsky, Sacha. (2007). The Japanese Diet. Ezine. Retrieved November 23, 2007 from http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Japanese-Diet---a-Diet-To-Lose-Weight,-Remain-Slim-and-Be-Healthy!&id=191614
Cultural Implications
Any solution to overfishing must take into account the cultural implications that it will have to those cultures focused around fish. Perhaps more important however, is the fact that certain cultures are fueling the problem of overfishing.
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