“Overfishing May Harm Seafood Population” is a decidedly (and uncharacteristically) understated title for this article from the SF Chronicle. Here’s the kicker:

“At this point 29 percent of fish and seafood species have collapsed — that is, their catch has declined by 90 percent. It is a very clear trend, and it is accelerating,” Worm said. “If the long-term trend continues, all fish and seafood species are projected to collapse within my lifetime — by 2048.”

I knew it was bad, but I wasn’t quite aware it was this bad. Those of you who know me know that I loves me some seafood, but that I’ve struggled with the environmental impact of my decision for some time. As of right now, I’m no longer eating fish. Any fish.

At least until they start growing them in vats.

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