Over-Fishing Essay by serendipity

Over the centuries, man has made use of lakes and oceans to provide nourishment, but recently, that use has turned to abuse as more and more marine species face extinction due to our over-use of the ocean resources. This paper takes an example the grey nurse shark, which faces extinction within 7 years due to the lucrative fin market. Other issues connected to over-fishing discussed in this paper include by-catch, the whaling industry, and the threat to coral reefs around the world. The paper examines ways of reducing the problem of over-fishing through public awareness and consumer pressure.