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The History
The importance of fish to human populations around the world is undeniable. Throughout history, different cultures have used fish protein as a food source, with wild-caught fish providing the bulk of fish-derived protein. The oldest known painting of an angler using a rod or staff dates back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt (Anderson, 2004). Fish have also been farmed in large quantities for more than 2000 years in China (Orr, 2004). In addition, fishing has been a source of recreational pleasure for many people.
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