A look at the history of fishing from ancient civilizations to modern times and the problems caused by overfishing.
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Great fish market, by Jan Brueghel the Elder via Wikimedia Commons
Great fish market, by Jan Brueghel the Elder via Wikimedia Commons
A look at the history of fishing from ancient civilizations to modern times and the problems caused by overfishing.