3. GOVERNMENTS GIVE $35 BILLION TO THE FISHING INDUSTRY EVERY YEAR TO CONTINUE PLUNDERING OUR SEAS.
According to the UN, only $30 billion is needed to solve world hunger.
Source: United Nations, FAO
I used to joke (in my head where most of my best jokes live) that I dont eat fish because I care about the oceans but #Seaspiracy is opening my eyes that this is an impactful intentional choice
I do really hope that when my memoir comes out, it is described as “written with the humor and swagger of a fisherman telling a late-night tale”. Because that just screams must-read, don’t ya think?
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This. I knew I had deep respect for you. This solidifies it. Love, a Civil Engineer (cats out of the bag. I’m actually not a detective dog. I just live with one)