Problems Linked to Overfishing in World Oceans

Problems Linked to Overfishing in World Oceans
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Problems Linked to Overfishing in World Oceans
Introduction
Ordinarily, overfishing occurs when the amount of fish caught exceeds those produced naturally. Although catching many fish may appear profitable it may contribute to serious consequences. Ideally, millions of people rely on fish as their primary of protein; increased oversharing without reliable sustainable managements facilitates the reduction of fish stocks below bearable levels. The world impacts of over fishing have been the concentration of much scrutiny in current years by policymakers, scientists, and economics, and this significant work continues. Additionally, Overfishing also endangers the ecosystem and jeopardizes the balance of life in oceans. Some of the problems caused by overfishing include destruction of marine life, destruction of livelihood and undermining economic development.
Discussion
 Overfishing affects ocean life. The increased fishing operations have resulted in a severe impact on the health of the world's oceans. When economically viable species are overfished, the effort to increase stocks leads to the destruction of habitat and species which share a similar ecosystem. According to the current studies, there are evidence which suggests that the overfishing of shark's fish results in ripple impacts on shark's food chain (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2009). An increase in ray fish due to the reduction of sharks has posed a great danger to small fish and shellfish.
 Additionally, overfishing threatens other marine creatures. Most often, uncontrolled fishing activities may kill the untargeted marine existence, such as the fingerlings and corals. Killing the unplanned species leads to the adverse effect of marine ecosystems. The Regional Fisheries Management organizations (RFMOs) have adopted an ecosystem grounded approach to ease the manage fishing in the world oceans.
Overfishing also has negative economic and social implications. Although strict regulation of fishing in the world, most of the nation has been immune to the impacts of overfishing. The cod collapse of the Canadian Atlantic is one of the commonly cited examples in the globe of overfishing and its social, cultural, and economic implications. After the collapse of the cod, many fishers were forced to forego fishing (Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, 2018). Thousands of people have left fisheries to indulge in other economic activities forcing them to migrate from one place to another. Currently, overfishing continues to be a threat to the economic and social welfare of many nations. The problem is felt more in developing coastal states.
 Overfishing destroys livelihoods and threatens development. According to an article published in the Africa Renewal, most of the African countries that rely...