Why will fish be gone by 2050?
Why will fish be gone by 2050? An estimated 70 percent of fish populations are fully used, overused, or in crisis as a result of overfishing and warmer waters. If the world continues at its current rate of fishing, there will be no fish left by 2050, according to a study cited in a short video produced by IRIN for the special report.
What fish will go extinct?
- 10: Atlantic Halibut. The Atlantic halibut is often the victim of bycatch in bottom trawl fisheries. ...
- 9: Beluga Sturgeon. The beluga sturgeon is overfished for its popular eggs. Photos.com/Thinkstock. ...
- 8: Southern Bluefin Tuna. ...
- 7: Orange Roughy. ...
- 6: Nassau Grouper. ...
- 5: Red Handfish. ...
- 4: European Eel. ...
- 3: Winter Skate.