Over fishing?

Question

Do you think over fishing is a result of Globalization, Americanization or neither? Whats the difference between the two and why does it matter?

I am doing a survey for a fisheries class.

Answer 1

no, over fishing is a result of nothing more than over fishing... people eating more fish and now we are able to catch 1000 of fish in a few minutes..

I have no clue what the heck Americanizarion is

Answer 2

Overfishing is a result of excess demand for fish, technological capabilities that allow us to completely decimate a species, and political policies (in the US and elsewhere) that place the immediate welfare of fisherman higher than the long-term sustainability of the fishery resources.

The globalization issue is two-sided: a globalized market in the absence of globalized cooperation on catch rates is a recipe for disaster because nations compete to get a bigger share of the catch. On the other hand, a globalized market provides an opportunity for international cooperation to create globally sustainable catch limits. Right now, there is a mix of both things occurring since many nations participate in cooperative allocations, while some nations do not participate. Some nations do not even regulate or track their commercial fishing.

I don't know what you mean by Americanization of fisheries.

Answer 3

well I would say - Overpopulation is the main cause.

too many people = we eat too many fish.

I would also blame capitalism and commodification.

Thinking of fish as a commodity or resource makes them worth money. Since we need money to survive in a capitalist society means fisherman feel no regret about capturing as many fish as possible to get as much money as possible.

This is entirely un-sustainable, and is leading to the over-fishing.

Answer 4

u catch a fish for a man .. he eats for a day,
u teach the man how to fish .. he eats forever.