Sheppard, Charles (Charles R. C.) (2014) Famines, food insecurity and coral reef 'Ponzi' fisheries. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 84 (Number 1-2). doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.04.048

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Abstract

This editorial concerns the joint issue of human numbers and failure of food supply, and focuses on the fact that coral reefs, if fished less intensively and destructively, can support much more biomass (food) than they do now. It starts with correcting some misconceptions about the supply of food globally, before focussing on some reasons why reefs cannot do what they are being asked to do. It also tries to show that failing to admit to some clear points is leading to a worsening situation.

Item Type:	Journal Item
Subjects:	Q Science > QH Natural history S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Life Sciences (2010- )
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Fish as food, Food supply, Coral reef ecology
Journal or Publication Title:	Marine Pollution Bulletin
Publisher:	Elsevier Ltd
ISSN:	0025-326X
Official Date:	15 July 2014
Dates:	Date Event 15 July 2014 Published 20 May 2014 Available
Volume:	Volume 84
Number:	Number 1-2
Number of Pages:	4
DOI:	10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.04.048
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access

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