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June 9, 2008

Imagine a world without fish

Remember, the oceans make up 70% of this big blue marble, and without fish, we wouldn’t survive here for long.

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“Experts predict that over the next century, steady increases in carbon dioxide emissions and the continued rise in the acidity of the oceans will cause most of the world’s fisheries to experience a total bottom-up collapse – a state that could last for millions of years.” – A Sea Change

“In the future, it is very likely that rising temperatures will lead to more frequent heat waves, and virtually certain that the seas will rise, which could leave low-lying nations awash in seawater.” NASA’s global warming library

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