Introduction

Hi, My name is Jamie Sehgal and this is my blog about overfishing. I hope to provide increased awareness as this issue affects everyone on some level.

This topic affects you if you enjoy seafood, fishing, or even just swimming with the fishies.

"I don't like seafood," you say?! "Fishing is boring and for old people enjoying retirement," you say?! "Swimming with fishies is gross and scary," you say?!

Even if this is the case for you personally, the cascade effects on an array of species affected by the loss of sea life will eventually affect something you care about. Overfishing has consequences (Figure 1)!

-sea birds who feed on fish will be affected...
-maybe the sharks will start getting hungry enough to make a snack out of you while you're on your tropical vacation...
-maybe the seafood fanatics who rely on fish for protein will turn to your much adored chicken and deplete that resource next!

Ok, Ok, maybe I'm getting carried away...BUT!

THE POINT: Overfishing affects YOU! So get on board and become aware!

Figure 1. Consequences of overfishing (www.truthdig.com)