Safeguarding the future of oceanic fisheries under climate change depends on timely preparation
Marine fisheries play a crucial role in providing food security and livelihoods, particularly in developing countries. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), fish comprises about 20% of the animal protein in the diets of over 2.8 billion people. The contribution of fish to dietar...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Climatic change 2013-07, Vol.119 (1), p.3-8 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Marine fisheries play a crucial role in providing food security and livelihoods, particularly in developing countries. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), fish comprises about 20% of the animal protein in the diets of over 2.8 billion people. The contribution of fish to dietary animal protein can reach 50% in the worlds poorest regions, and up to 90% in small island developing-states. |
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ISSN: | 0165-0009 1573-1480 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10584-012-0609-z |