Deep impact: the rising toll of fishing in the deep sea
In: Trends in Ecology and Evolution. Elsevier Science: Amsterdam. ISSN 0169-5347; e-ISSN 1872-8383, more
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Deep sea
Ecology
Fishing
Overexploitation > Commercial fishing > Overfishing
Marine/Coastal |
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Marine conservation; Habitat loss |
| Abstract |
The deep ocean is one of the last great wildernesses. Waters deeper than 1000 m cover an estimated 62% of the planet. In spite of more than 150 years of exploration, the ocean depths remain virtually unknown. Biological science has so far touched upon only one millionth of the deep-sea floor, but new technology is revealing unknown and exotic habitats as quickly as we look. Those technologies are also bringing the deep within reach of industry, with devastating consequences. |
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