The fishing industry in California was built on sardines. While they lasted, they were abundant, easy to catch, and simple to process. They were ground for fish meal, which was used to feed chickens. They were processed for oil. And, during the war, they were an invaluable source of protein for American soldiers fighting in […]
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The parable of the California sardine collapse
Posted in Environment, Food, Sustainability, Uncategorized Also tagged fisheries, Frances Naomi Clark, free market parables, Global Warming, Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium, overfishing, sardines, Star Trek, sweding, The Fisherman's Problem, whales 8 Comments