Environmental Science
8 years ago

Estuary Fishing Practices Threaten Ecosystems and Biodiversity Worldwide

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Removals (Wild Harvesting) of the Biological Resources from Systems
S. J. M. Blaber

Paper Summary

The article discusses the different types of fishing in estuaries worldwide, including gear used and fisheries productivity in different systems. It examines the impacts of fishing on various aspects like target and nontarget species, habitats, and water quality, using case studies. The importance of fishing in estuaries for conservation and economic reasons is also highlighted.

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