Half of world's oceans now fished industrially, maps reveal
by Juliette Jowit from on (#3GHBX)
Data gathered from more than 70,000 vessels shows commercial fishing now covers a greater surface area than agriculture
More than half the world's oceans are being fished by industrial vessels, new research reveals.
The maps based on feedback from more than 70,000 vessels show commercial fishing covers a greater surface area than agriculture, and will raise fresh questions about the health of oceans and sustainability of trawler fishing.