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Entries for September 2023
Marine Fishing and Bycatch
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(September 14, 2023)
By Pradip Namdev Chogle and Harshada Sable Fish is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and high-quality proteins. Around one billion people, or about 20% of the world's population, eat fish as their main source of animal protein. Because of this huge demand for fish, about 41 million people in 144 countries are employed in marine fisheries full-time or part-time, while 123 million others depend on it indirectly. Employment opportunities in marine fisheries across the world a...
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