"Imagine an ocean without fish. Imagine your meals without seafood. Imagine the global consequences."
Finally a documentary has been released to help combat the ever looming disaster that is over-fishing! "The End of the Line" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on January 15-25, 2009. The film explores the unfortunate story of Newfoundland and the decimation of the World’s largest cod populations which took place in the early 90’s…approximately 17 years ago! Obviously the Newfoundland cod tragedy did not have an effect on the countless global fishing industries but it has grabbed the attention of many marine biologists, scientists, conservationists and of course worried citizens.
According to the film "Scientists predict that if we continue fishing as we are now, we will see the end of most seafood by 2048." A frightening prediction and a likely result if change does not occur immediately.
This film is a must see and supports my theory of taking responsibility for our choices at home. It is up to the consumer to change the way we look at seafood and demand sustainable products for our future, otherwise global marine extinction is a certainty.
Please visit www.theendoftheline.com for more information and to find viewings in your area.
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