Is the Chilean Sea Bass endangered?
Dissostichus eleginoides “Is Chilean sea bass an endangered species? No. But large, unreported catches from illegal fishing of this valuable fish has made effective management difficult. In 2000, more than 16,000 tons of Chilean sea bass were legally harvested in the Antarctic management area. Estimates vary, but there may be up to twice that amount taken illegally. Some Chilean sea bass fisheries are managed in a responsible manner, but there are some areas where the species has been and continues to be overfished.” At present rates, the fishing seems to be endangering the species though. http://www.state.gov/g/oes/rls/fs/2002/8… “Is Chilean Sea Bass endangered? “Endangered” is a legal term under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). While Chilean Sea Bass has not yet been listed as endangered or threatened, another ESA term, it is still drastically overfished. Chilean Sea Bass does meet the criteria for lis
