Photos: How overfishing in Southeast Asia is an ecological and human crisis

"Southeast Asia's Hidden Environmental Catastrophe: A Region on the Brink of Ecological Collapse The Southeast Asian waters, responsible for producing over half of the world's fish, are facing an unprecedented crisis. Despite being a crucial source of food and livelihood for millions, the region's marine ecosystem is alarmingly depleted and contested. From overfishing and destructive fishing practices to pollution and habitat destruction, the consequences of inaction are dire. This rare glimpse into the heart of the crisis sheds light on the urgent need for sustainable management and conservation efforts to prevent a catastrophic collapse of the region's marine ecosystem, with far-reaching implications for global food security and the environment."

A rare look at one of the world's most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world's fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested.