Tuesday 18 May 2010

Chapter 8 researching conservation theme

Fishing is often a hazardous occupation and it is made more so by man's greed.   Often a big catch is more important than taking notice of bad weather or fishermen are forced to take risks to avoid losing a job or a livelihood.

Over-fishing is depleting the oceans of fish at an ever-increasing rate despite laws, fishing rights and the efforts of organizations like Greenpeace.

The most iniquitous over-fishing method is bottom-trawling as companies try to increase their catch of marketable fish.  I have chosen bottom-trawling as my theme as there are strong images attached to it.





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