This report updates previous studies that measured in economic terms the extent of biological losses attributable to overfishing globally. The new estimates assess these 'sunken billions' at 83 billion dollars annually. The report further shows that a clear path can lead to the recovery of these considerable losses, including through significant reduction in global fishing overcapacity. A breakdown between regions is also included, showing that the...
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The sunken billions revisited : progress and challenges in global marine fisheries (English). Environment and Sustainable Development series Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/347431487184280381