Outdated Fisheries Policy Puts West Coast Anchovy at Risk

“Northern anchovies are no ordinary fish. Found off the coast of California, these small, nutrient-rich fish have been identified by scientists as the most important prey for dozens of other marine wildlife species—from albacore tuna and chinook salmon to least terns and humpback whales. When it comes to the Pacific Ocean food web, anchovies truly are one of a kind.”

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Fonte: Pew Charitable Trusts, 18 de outubro de 2018