Why is sustainable seafood good for… the climate?
Climate change impacts fishery on a global scale. But it’ll be most harmful to coastal communities in developing countries.
Have you ever seen images of a bleached coral reef? All the colourful beauty is gone. So are the fish. The acidification of sea water causes corals to die, which in turn leads to less nurseries and hide-outs for baby fish. If the reefs collapse, fish stocks diminish and food security for coastal communities depending on them is in danger.
Developing countries are also limited in their ability to adapt to the climate induced changes.
A reduction in overfishing will increase the potential of fish stocks to cope with climate-induced negative effects and therefore aid climate change adaptation.
A quarter of all marine species depend on coral reefs. Tropical coral reefs and associated fauna might be lost during this century.
Also over a quarter of the world’s small-scale fishers fish on coral reefs.
Buy sustainable seafood to give fish populations the best chance to cope with the impact of climate change.