75% of marine fish worldwide decreased in size between the 1960s and 2020. Photo by Naletova Elena on Shutterstock
A strange phenomenon in oceans worldwide: fish are shrinking. Scientists have been observing this occurrence in areas where overfishing isn’t a concern. The reasoning is still unknown, however, researchers have a few leading ideas.
According to The Washington Post, an analysis published in the journal Science found that almost 75% of marine fish worldwide decreased in size between the 1960s and 2020. Researchers have found that salmon near the Article Circle and skate in the Atlantic are…
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Carli is a Senior Associate Editor for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She primarily covers stories that take place in New England.