Thirteen corporations control up to 40 per cent of world’s most valuable fisheries

The study found that the average annual revenues of the 160 largest companies in 2012 exhibit a distinct keystone pattern, where the top 10% account for 38 % of total revenues. The identified thirteen companies (box) shape very large marine ecosystems around the world and are involved in both wild capture fisheries and aquaculture, including whitefish, tuna, salmon, shellfish, fishmeal, fish oil, and aqua feeds. Their combined annual revenues correspond to 18% of the global value of seafood production in 2012 (US$ 252 billion). Privatize/Consolidate. Great! Read the rest here 14:48

One Response to Thirteen corporations control up to 40 per cent of world’s most valuable fisheries

  1. Bill Diller says:

    Just what TNC, EDF, and Pew want. They won’t be satisfied until 100% though

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