An ocean victory
February 7, 2009
Climate change is already producing dramatic changes in Arctic ecosystems. In response to this, commercial fishing and conservation groups have agreed to close over 150,000 square miles of the Arctic sea to commercial fishing.
It’s a smart move because the ecosystem is changing rapidly, making it difficult to predict the impact any fishing might have. The protected area has only recently been accessible as sea ice has melted in recent years, so the agreement will not affect areas of the Arctic sea that are currently fished.
It’s heartening to see commercial fishing interests and conservation groups reach such an agreement, and it should be good news for all. Click here to read more details.
