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Overfishing
Overview
In 1992, Canada had to stop the profitable northern cod fishing industry in Newfoundland. The fish were being harvested into extinction, and previous efforts to save the cod weren't enough. Today, more than 20 years later, the ban on cod fishing remains Readers will learn that overfishing is a real, tangible problem all around the world. Overfishing effects habitats and animals of all kinds, from the desirable bluefin tuna to the endangered sea turtles accidentally caught in nets. Detailed content introduces readers to a controversial conservation issue while sidebars add lots of fascinating social studies and science facts.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781482433180
- ISBN-10: 1482433184
- Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
- Publish Date: December 2013
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.45 pounds
- Page Count: 32
- Reading Level: Ages 8-11
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