The Mediterranean is a semi-enclosed sea relatively low in nutrients and fishery productivity

The Mediterranean is a semi-enclosed sea relatively low in nutrients and fishery productivity. It has become increasingly polluted owing to runoff by nutrients from waste disposal and agriculture. Catch of key species such as Black Sea anchovy has fallen, relecting environmental degradation. High exploitation levels have also depleted important stocks such as blue fin tuna and swordfish.

Photo Category: Fisheries - Biological Oceanography
Photo Location: Mediterranean Sea