According to the Bronx Documentary Center, the photographs trace “the journey from local ports to global markets,” exposing the fragility — and human cost — behind seafood supply chains that reach consumers worldwide.
Experts say overfishing in Southeast Asia requires closer monitoring.
“The first important point is monitoring and understanding stock status,” said Matsuishi Takashi Fritz, a professor in the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences at Hokkaido University in Japan, who added that combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is also critical.
