Broad, William J.,

Has the Sea Given Up Its Bounty?. William J. Broad and Andrew C. Revkin. - New York Times, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 36, Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Has the Sea Given Up Its Bounty?, July 29, 2003; pp. D1-D2.

"Most of the earth's surface is covered by oceans, and their vastness and biological bounty were long thought to be immune to human influence. But no more. Scientists and marine experts say decades of industrial-scale assaults are taking a heavy toll." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article discusses the depletion of fish populations in the world's oceans and examines what must be done to reverse this trend.

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Endangered ecosystems
Extinction (Biology)
Fish populations
Fisheries
Fishery conservation
Fishery law and legislation
Marine mineral resources
Subsidies
Trawls and trawling

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