Scientists warn of serious threat to fish species crucial for food supply: 'Indispensable to the livelihoods of hundreds of millions'

Scientists warn of serious threat to fish species crucial for food supply: 'Indispensable to the livelihoods of hundreds of millions'

Small pelagic fish — including sardines, herrings, and anchovies — are under pressure from overfishing and rising global temperatures. A new study underscores the importance of sustainable fishery management and ecosystem protection for long-term resource availability. How do overfishing and the warming climate affect small pelagic fish populations? According to the Global Seafood Alliance, strong, climate-linked La Niña events can disrupt fish …