Got Fish?

I recently read a couple of articles online that fish may not be around too long. Because of negligence, over fishing, and pollution we are at risk of fish extinction. The next generation may not see the many beautiful creatures of the sea. The Marianas need to take some kind of action now to prevent fish scarcity so that many generations to come may have the same luxury we do today.

I love the ocean and the many creatures in it. Some of my favorite dishes include fish and seafood. At first, I didn’t grasp the concept of protecting some of the islands’ location from fishermen. I always believed that a fisherman was out fishing to feed his family and/or generate some income, which is an admirable thing to do considering the economic state we are in today. But after reading the articles, I now understand and appreciate why there are sanctuaries around the Mariana Islands. Unlike the many fisheries around the world, the local fishermen use spear, rods, nets, and boats for trolling for the fortunate ones. Major fisheries around the world use high-technology for detecting and capturing an abundance of fish and other sea life. This could be damaging because sometimes their intentions are to catch tuna, for example, but dolphins and many other sea creatures are caught in nets. In the Marianas, fishing is more of an essential part of a family’s life. Although it may not be as alarming to us as the rest of the world, we should be just as aware and careful about our surrounding waters. The sanctuaries being protected around our islands are a good way of being proactive. The opposition may say there’s a lot of fish to go around. But when the time comes when there’s no fish at all, we’ll regret and not forget that we were part of the problem. There’s never enough of anything in this world. We need to make the best of what we have and protect what’s left for us.

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