In 2016, fishing ships cast their nets on over 55% of the ocean surface
Fishing now extends to over half the ocean surface on Earth, a new study shows – and some areas are surprisingly busy. Each dot represents the average hours of fishing activity within an area of 10,000 square kilometers (3861.022 sq mi). Image credits A. Kroodsma et al., 2018, Science. Oceans cover more than two thirds of…
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Sure is empty down here...