Ideas Bank
The Ideas Bank
Global Youth Fund's Ideas Bank is an online database of the best solutions for our planet and the best ideas for change.
Browse through our growing collection of ideas and see how easy it is to make a difference on some of the most criticial issues facing our planet. Feel free to submit your own.
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Purpose:  To protect our oceans from over-fishing.Background: Over the last 50 years, fisherman have doubled the number of boats they use and increased their catch by 400%. But what we've learned is that the world's catch peaked nearly 20 years ago. More boats have not yielded more fish..  In fact, we are catching fish faster than they can reproduce, causing many fish populations - like the Atlantic cod - to collapse. The cod are nearly gone. Many other species of fish are headed in the same direction.Consumers have the power to reverse the trend. By buying seafood that is sustainable, we can help protect fish that are endangered. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and other organizations have put out easy-to-carry pocket guides that can tell you what to buy and what not to buy the next time you're at a market or restaurant. Carry one with you and distribute them to your friends. Countries/Regions Affected:
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Credit: Images from Monterey Bay Aquarium |
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