Geography
Why Exclusive Fishery Zones Trigger International Trawling Conflicts
Quick fact
The United Nations recognizes that about 90% of the world's fish stocks are fully exploited or overfished, and many are shared across borders—yet only a fraction of fisheries are cooperatively managed.
Why this is interesting
Think of your favorite seafood—could it be at the center of an international standoff? Why do nations clash over fishing rights even when they’ve agreed on clear zones?