With melting sea ice opening up previously inaccessible parts of the Arctic Ocean, the fishing industry sees a potential bonanza. But some scientists and government officials have begun calling for a moratorium on fishing in the region until the true state of the Arctic fishery is assessed.
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Melting sea ice could lead to pressure on Arctic fishery
May. 10, 2012 | Yale Environment 360 | Ed Struzik
Topics: Fisheries, International Arctic Policy, Science
Regions: International Arctic Waters
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