Fish in distress

Just before the tipping point and still largely unexplored: the marine ecosystem. There are more people in orbit than on the ocean floor - a clear sign that there is still much we do not know about the oceans of our planet. However, it is evident that there is not much time left to save the fascinating world underwater. Pollution of the seas and continuous overfishing have severely impacted this ecosystem. So, can we still buy fish if we care about environmental protection and sustainability? Bestselling author Manfred Kriener and aquatic ecologist Stefan Linzmaier have taken on this question. Humans and the sea: What the failures of fishing policy have caused. Fish from aquaculture, sustainable fishing: Can we save our oceans with these? What can we eat without harming species protection? For better purchasing decisions: Grilling, frying, or steaming - 20 fish species in profile. Fish and climate change: Marine protection and the future of our food. Enjoying without a guilty conscience: Is sustainable fishing the solution? The equation should be simple: To avoid endangering fish stocks, no more should be taken from the water than what is replenished. Unfortunately, often other interests than species protection drive fishing policy. The authors illustrate what consumers can do at the fish counter to contribute to marine protection. An eye-opening non-fiction book about the importance of the marine ecosystem, explaining connections and raising awareness for sustainability in our diet.