Fishing Quote by Maurice Strong
“If you want to maintain a sustainable supply of fish you have to farm the fish, rather than mine them. So putting your money into fishing fleets that are going to exacerbate the problem by over-fishing is not the way to preserve the underlying asset.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sustainable Development Forum, 1995
Sustainable fish supplies require aquaculture, not over‑fishing; investing in fleets worsens depletion.
In simple terms: Farm fish instead of over‑fishing.
Key Takeaway
Invest in aquaculture, not destructive fleets.
Themes
sustainability
environment
economics
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- policy making
- investment decisions
- environmental planning
Key Concepts
aquaculture
resource management
tragedy of the commons
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance aquaculture growth with ecosystem health?
- What policies prevent over‑investment in harmful fleets?
A Different Perspective
Aquaculture still needs regulation to avoid ecological harm.
