TNC Top Ten Threats To Oceans And Coasts In South America

The Nature Conservancy released an unprecedented study highlighting the top ten threats to marine conservation in South America. Citing over-fishing as the number one threat, compounded by intense development pressures and numerous environmental challenges, the reportus authors found that the coastal waters off of South America could face permanent damage if sustainability and conservation issues are not addressed. Over-fishing in South American waters is wide spread. Demand for seafood both from domestic and foreign markets is driving economic activities in the region, and it could cause irreversible damage,uA‚A? said Dr. Anthony Chatwin, lead author of the report. uA…aˆ?Unsustainable fishing practices not only wreak havoc on marine habitats, but they also undermine supply to markets which cause higher prices for consumers. This has happened with Chilean Sea bass, and will happen with other products if over-fishing is not addressed. We need to be more aware of where our seafood comes from and demand that fishing practices are sustainable,uA‚A? he added...