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Per Capita Fish Consumption Hits New High

From Doug DuCap, About.com GuideFebruary 9, 2011

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The most recent available data indicates that global fish and seafood consumption reached a record high of nearly 37.5 pounds per person.

While this is good news from a health standpoint, much needs to be done to maintain and improve fish populations and their habitats. This BBC article provides some highlights from the recent State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report from the Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations.

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