Too Valuable to Be Lost : Overfishing in the North Atlantic Since 1880

This collective book is a multidisciplinary approach on a key-topic for our common future: overfishing. The focus is addressed to the "Atlantic World", considering the main oceanic geography in which this problem born in the early 20 th century. The volume offers a wide range of contributions from experts on the topic covering the most relevant areas of the Atlantic and explaining important case studies on overfishing recent history. Written in a historical perspective, the book looks for institutional regulatory solutions based on multilateral solutions and scientific advising. Founders thought on the topic and the understanding's evolution of the overfishing problem are mainly considered. This book is an accessible synthesis on overfishing history especially recommended for social scientists, historians, biologists, decision-makers and committed citizens.

This collective book is a multidisciplinary approach on a key-topic for our common future: overfishing. The focus is addressed to the "Atlantic World", considering the main oceanic geography in which this problem born in the early 20th century. The volume offers a wide range of contributions from experts on the topic covering the most relevant areas of the Atlantic and explaining important case studies on overfishing recent history. Written in a historical perspective, the book looks for institutional regulatory solutions based on multilateral solutions and scientific advising. Founders thought on the topic and the understanding’s evolution of the overfishing problem are mainly considered. This book is an accessible synthesis on overfishing history especially recommended for social scientists, historians, biologists, decision-makers and committed citizens.

"Overfishing has threatened the health of our oceans since the late nineteenth century. During this time, governments, scientists, conservationists, and practitioners have endeavored to manage fishing activity so that fishers can continue to earn a living while fish stocks remain viable. However, achieving this sustainable balance remains elusive. This book brings together experts in various fields to address a range of themes relating to overfishing and fishery management in Europe's Atlantic waters over the last 150 or so years. Their findings suggest that the failures of the past are giving way to management regimes that promise to realize the utopia of sustainable fisheries in the foreseeable future." --Back cover