The Biggest Takeaways From NOAA’s 2019 Status of Stocks Report
This week NOAA released their 2019 Status of Stocks Report to Congress. The 10-page document highlights efforts being made to ensure the sustainability of fisheries and the fishing communities, “while maximizing fishing opportunities.” And according to the government agency, the number of stocks on the overfishing list reached an all-time low. Check out the biggest takeaways from the report here:
Overfishing
According to NOAA, 2019 concluded with 22 stocks on the overfishing list. In comparison, 2018 ended with 28 stocks on the overfishing list...
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