A perfect storm: how the super El Niño is devastating the fishing industry
Peru’s anchoveta have made up about a 10th of the entire global commercial fishing catch since 1970, more than any other fish. A combination of warming seas and decades-long overfishing spells disaster
TL;DR
- Peru's anchoveta have represented about 10% of the global commercial fishing catch since 1970.
- This makes anchoveta the most significant fish in terms of global catch volume.
- A combination of warming seas and decades-long overfishing is causing a disaster.