Overfishing how can we help

One of the resounding messages from Banksia Ignite, enshrined in SDG Partnerships for the Goals , is that collectively we have the power to make a really big difference just by making small changes. With that in mind, here are our top six overfishing solutions.

Seafood with the blue fish tick can be traced back to a sustainable fishery. More reasons to choose the blue fish tick. In fact, a lot is chucked away before we even get the chance to buy it. By being mindful and planning our meals for the week, lowering portion sizes, being creative with our cooking and storing and labelling our food in the fridge or freezer, we can cut down on our waste. Perhaps even set yourself a target and see how much you can save.

While it has never been easier to click the share button on graphic images and statistics to draw attention to the issue, the risk of sharing sensationalised stories has also never been higher. Before sharing, ask yourself: Is this based on science?

Is the source credible and independent? Is it really that simple, or is there more to it? We can only hope to modify our own behaviour and the behaviour of other adults.

Sharing our ocean sustainability teacher resources can give teachers the confidence to talk about oceans and sustainable fishing in an interactive and engaging way that will really get young minds thinking. The Marine Stewardship Council is on a mission to end overfishing and ensure fish forever. It is estimated that up to 28 percent of fishing world-wide is illegal or unregulated. Shrimp fishing accounts for nearly two thirds of the world's discarded fish, while producing 1.

In some cases, more than 20 tons of fish are discarded for only 1 ton of shrimp caught. The amount of discarded fish peaked in with almost 19 million tons. There are ways to fish in sustainable manners, and you can pick products that can make a difference. We are working to help you find them. The End of the Line is a powerful film about one of the world's most disturbing problems: overfishing. Advances in fishing technology mean whole species of wild fish are under threat and the most important stocks we eat are predicted to be in a state of collapse by UN Environmental Yearbook Spread the message.

Make a donation. Or update your wardrobe with clothes from our modest but growing selection of sustainably sourced and crafted clothes. The World Counts. We need your support to get us there. See all oceans experts ». How to reverse the overfishing crisis By giving fishermen long-term and secure rights, we can make sustainability a priority The red snapper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico has rebounded, thanks to sustainable fishing management.

Fixing a broken system Traditional fishery management has motivated fishermen to catch as much as possible as quickly as possible, without regard to the long-term health of the fishery.

How catch shares revive fish populations. Media contact Tad Segal office Email.