Conviction of Sea Bass Poachers
Australian authorities have convicted 2 people on illegal fishing.
These fishermen were caught carrying 143 tons of Patagonian toothfish,
also known as Chilean sea bass. According to fisheries minister Eric
Abetz, "The conviction sends a clear message to the international
fishing community that Australia will not tolerate illegal exploitation
of its fisheries resources."
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The depletion of fish species due to not only illegal fishing, but
also overfishing, is a result of our poor stewardship of God’s creation.
Stricter laws need to be enforced so the biodiversity on Earth stops
being threatened. However, the transition to a plant-based diet would
prove most beneficial to the environment and would help bring nature
closer to God’s original plan.
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