When most people think of fishing, we imagine relaxing in a boat and patiently reeling in the day's catch. But modern industrial fishing -- the kind that stocks our grocery shelves -- looks more like warfare. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jennifer Jacquet explain overfishing and its effects on ecosystems, food security, jobs, economies, and coastal cultures. [Directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by Pen-Pen Chen]. 

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jennifer Jacquet: Will the ocean ever run out of fish?

Will the ocean ever run out of fish?

Overfishing has pushed 31% of the world's fish populations into decline, with technology enabling deeper, farther fishing.

Shark finning for delicacies leaves millions of sharks dead, highlighting consumer tastes' impact on vulnerable species.

Sustainable fishing practices and marine reserves could restore ecosystems, crucial for food security and coastal economies.