Fresh fish at a Thai market. Thailand is one of the 12 countries or territories that fishes the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua Fresh fish at a Thai market. Thailand is one of the 12 countries or territories that fishes the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua
Fresh fish at a Thai market. Thailand is one of the 12 countries or territories that fishes the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua
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Negative on net: curb overfishing in South China Sea or risk losing this vital resource

Lisa Genasci says a new study of fishing in the region reveals an industry in serious danger of destroying its own future, affecting the food security and employment of millions – but it’s not too late to change course

Topic |   South China Sea: Analysis
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Updated: 1:59pm, 20 May, 2016

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Fresh fish at a Thai market. Thailand is one of the 12 countries or territories that fishes the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua Fresh fish at a Thai market. Thailand is one of the 12 countries or territories that fishes the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua
Fresh fish at a Thai market. Thailand is one of the 12 countries or territories that fishes the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua
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