This is why it is important to choose your fish wisely - and why factory ships are such a menace.

This is why it is important to choose your fish wisely - and why factory ships are such a menace.
h/t to Alicia Smith for the share.

Originally shared by XL Catlin Seaview Survey

Five Decades of Overfishing

Between 1950 and 2014 the #ocean has seen a lot of changes. For example, Pacific Bluefin #Tuna, #sharks, and North Atlantic Cod were all almost fished to extinction. Only between 5% and 10% remain.

This #infographic #gif is from the Mission Blue documentary on the life and work of ocean legend Sylvia A. Earle.