# sundayfishsketch worldlemurfestival swordfish mediterranean overfishing mermay endangeredmermay mermay2019

For my first say hi to Petrus rupestris, (or the red steenbras,) a relatively large but rare fish belonging to the family of sea breams and porgies. This species is endemic to South Africa but is now unfortunately endangered due to overfishing.

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2022-02-28

The Philippine tawili is the world’s only freshwater sardine, and it’s found exclusively in Lake Tagaytay, Luzon. It’s also a popular local dish and as a result is endangered due to overfishing.

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2022-02-27


Day 26 - Malagasy freshwater fish

• Endemic freshwater fishes of Madagascar have declined dramatically due to the introduction of carnivorous species, competition with other invasive fish species, and overfishing.

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2021-10-27

Reminder that ocean pollution, micro plastics and habitat destruction have done significant damage to many shark populations, and industries like cruises and over-tourism are just as harmful as overfishing.

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2021-07-14

While not classified as endangered, the orange roughy population is rapidly declining due to overfishing. This may be exacerbated by it's long lifespan; they reach maturity at ~20years.

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2021-04-26

This is an illustration of a (Xiphias gladius).
In the populations have steeply declined by 70% since the1980s due to

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2021-03-31

Day 1: Chambo (Critically Endangered)

The species is native to Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe, and the Shire River in Africa. It was last seen in the wild from 1992. It is considered to be Possibly Extinct mostly due to overfishing.

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2019-05-02