Hake Fisheries’ Remarkable Recovery Is a Sign of Hope for Our Oceans

[Michie]

After decades of overfishing in the northwest Atlantic Ocean, hake fisheries off the coast of Spain are as large as ever thanks to timely and targeted conservation measures.

It’s believed that these same methods could be used in other saltwater species of economic value and have the potential to increase sustainable catch quotas of existing managed fish.

Mild, flakey, and delicious—perfect for a fry-up—hake is a huge part of Galicia’s economy and gastronomy.

But in 1980, indiscriminate fishing practices were causing catch numbers to plummet, threatening the species, the marine food web, fishermen’s livelihoods, and the cuisine of the region.

Marine conservationists stepped in, and now the stocks are stronger than ever.

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Hake Fisheries’ Remarkable Recovery Is a Sign of Hope for Our Oceans

Mild, flakey, and delicious—perfect for a fry-up—hake is a huge part of Galicia's economy and gastronomy, and there are more than ever.

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[AlexB23]

After decades of overfishing in the northwest Atlantic Ocean, hake fisheries off the coast of Spain are as large as ever thanks to timely and targeted conservation measures.

It’s believed that these same methods could be used in other saltwater species of economic value and have the potential to increase sustainable catch quotas of existing managed fish.

Mild, flakey, and delicious—perfect for a fry-up—hake is a huge part of Galicia’s economy and gastronomy.

But in 1980, indiscriminate fishing practices were causing catch numbers to plummet, threatening the species, the marine food web, fishermen’s livelihoods, and the cuisine of the region.

Marine conservationists stepped in, and now the stocks are stronger than ever.

Continued below.

Hake Fisheries’ Remarkable Recovery Is a Sign of Hope for Our Oceans

Mild, flakey, and delicious—perfect for a fry-up—hake is a huge part of Galicia's economy and gastronomy, and there are more than ever.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org

Amen to that. Reminds me of when bald eagle population rebounded over the past decade or so. Goes to show what hard work can do, being stewards of the Earth.