The Value of Fisheries
Fish is the leading source of animal protein
The value of the U.S. freshwater sport fishery is about 46 billion US $
The annual world fish catch is valued between 50 - 100 billion US $
Nine of the world’s major marine fishing areas are in decline due to overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction.
From: Ecosystem Services: Benefits Supplied to Human Societies by Natural Ecosystems. G.C. Daily et al. Issues in Ecology Report 4, Ecological Society of America