Marine fish stocks can recover in 2026

Most of the global fish stocks, which are over-exploited, may recover in the next 10 years.

A recent study shows that declining fish stocks around the world may recover within the next decade if people take appropriate conservation measures. Furthermore, global fish stocks could double by 2050 if governments work together to act.

Scientists analyzed data on 4,713 fishing grounds worldwide, accounting for 77% of the world's fish catch. Analysis shows that current large-scale fishing methods are unsustainable, which in turn will lead to a continuing decline in fish stocks around the world.

Global fish stocks may recover if there are appropriate conservation measures.(Source: CC).

Currently, some fish species have been severely reduced due to overexploitation. For example, mackerel and tuna species have decreased by 74% in the last 4 decades.

However, the researchers also found that the annual restriction of fishing is based on scientific research on the characteristics and reproductive time of fish species that can increase the amount of fish to 16 million. tons per year , equivalent to $ 53 billion in annual profits for global fishermen.

Researchers believe that fish stocks can be fully recovered by 2026. The co-author of the study, Amanda Leland, said that addressing the world's fisheries problems could be one of the most important environmental challenges that human beings face. The improvement of the environment will not only benefit marine species but also fishermen and coastal communities.

According to Chris Costello of the University of California (USA) and the lead author of the study, this new finding shows that the ability of people to conserve fish in the sea, while still having enough food and The fishing community thrives with low environmental protection costs.