Archive · 22 May 2025

Overfishing Threatens India's Ocean Wealth and Livelihoods

Overfishing Threatens India's Ocean Wealth and Livelihoods

India's fishing industry is catching a lot of fish, but many small fishermen struggle while overfishing damages the oceans.

Bigger boats and small nets catch too many young fish, hurting the fish population.

Some fish populations have crashed in other places, and the same could happen in India.

To fix this, India needs better rules about how much fish can be caught and what size fish can be caught.

They also need to stop the industry that turns discarded fish into meal, which encourages more fishing.

If changes are made, the fishing industry can become more sustainable.

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