🎣 The list of overfished species in the US has reached an all-time low

🎣 The list of overfished species in the US has reached an all-time low

94 percent of fish stocks in the USA are no longer subject to overfishing. Key species have been removed from the list of overfished stocks. Thus, there are fewer species on that list than ever before.

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  • 94 percent of fish stocks in the USA are no longer subject to overfishing.
  • Key species have been removed from the list of overfished stocks.
  • Thus, there are fewer species on that list than ever before.

Healthier oceans thanks to effective measures

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its annual "Status of the Stocks" report. The report provides an updated analysis of the condition of fish species that are fished and sold in the USA, writes the AP.

According to the report, 94 percent of fish stocks are not subject to overfishing, an improvement compared to the previous year. NOAA reported that several key fish species have been removed from the overfishing list. The positive trend is also supported by the fact that more than 80 percent of the stocks are not overfished.

Economic and ecological benefits

Rick Spinrad, administrator of NOAA, commented that by ending overfishing and rebuilding stocks, the value of American fishing is strengthened for the economy, society, and marine ecosystems.

In 2022, commercial fishermen caught more than 8 billion pounds of seafood, worth nearly 6 billion dollars.

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