We are emptying the ocean. Our new #GlobalFishingIndex assessed over 1,400 fish stocks from around the world and found that 49% are overfished & nearly 10% are at the point of collapse.

We are calling for action on #overfishing now, before it’s too late.

— Minderoo Foundation (@minderoo) November 20, 2021

I was privileged to work on this report with Minderoo Foundation and Scientell. I edited all of the documents you can see and am super proud of it.

However, it’s sobering and scary.

More needs to be done to know exactly how many fish are being taken from the Earth’s oceans, lest their populations crash and there is no return.

You would think Australia is pretty good with this kind of thing. But although we have a good governance system, Australia has made limited progress to restore fish stocks to sustainable levels, and many stocks remain overfished or unassessed.

We earned a D grade.

So what can you do?

It’s simple:

• ask questions about the seafood you buy, and make sure it’s sustainable.
• look for a label such as Fair Trade Certified, ASC – Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Marine Stewardship Council – MSC
• check your fish with an app: GoodFish: Australia’s Sustainable Seafood Guide or Seafood Watch

#GlobalFishingIndex