FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What percentage of World fish stocks are already fully exploited?
A
50%
B
60%
C
70%
D
80%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. Almost 90 percent of global marine fish stocks are now fully exploited or overfished, and wild capture fisheries struggle without sound regulatory frameworks and strong enforcement.

Detailed explanation-2: -The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization estimates that 85% of marine fish stocks are either fully exploited or overfished. Similarly, many fisheries throughout the world throw away more fish than they keep. This incidental catch of non-target species-known as bycatch-is harmful to many species.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Report Finds More Than 80% of World’s Fisheries In Danger From Overfishing-Oceana.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chilean purse seine catch According to the FAO, 70 percent of the world’s marine fish stocks are fully fished, overfished, depleted or recovering. According to a United Nations report, 28 percent of the world’s fisheries are overfished or depleted.

Detailed explanation-5: -Close to 90% of the world’s fishery catches come from oceans and seas, as opposed to inland waters. These marine catches have remained relatively stable since the mid-nineties (between 80 and 86 million tonnes).

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