The End of the Line

Overview

Ninety percent of the large fish in the world's oceans have disappeared in the past half century, causing the collapse of fisheries along with numerous fish species. In this hard-hitting, provocative expos�, Charles Clover reveals the dark underbelly and hidden costs of putting food on the table at home and in restaurants. From the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo to a seafood restaurant on the North Sea and a trawler off the coast of Spain, Clover pursues the sobering truth about the plight of fish. Along with the ecological impact wrought by industrial fishing, he reports on the implications for our diet, particularly our need for omega-3 fatty acids. This intelligent, readable, and balanced account serves as a timely warning to the general public as well as to scientists, regulators, legislators--and all fishing enthusiasts.

Details

Publisher

University of California Press

Published

2008

Pages

386

Language

EN

Categories

Cooking / History, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, Nature / Animals / Marine Life, Nature / Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, Science / General, Science / Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Technology & Engineering / Fisheries & Aquaculture

ISBN-13

9780520255050