Fish Stocks at Risk of Collapse, Study Says

From: All Things Considered (NPR) | Date: November 3, 2006| Author: MELISSA BLOCK | Copyright information


NPR All Things Considered

11-03-2006

Fish Stocks at Risk of Collapse, Study Says

Host: MELISSA BLOCK
Time 20:00-21:00 PM

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MELISSA BLOCK, host:

There's disturbing news about the state of the world's fisheries today. Scientists today say the variety and number of fish in the ocean are plummeting, along with the plants and animals they live with and depend on. While there has been a lo...

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