
467. Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean?
Freakonomics Radio
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From Fishing Village to Urban Struggles
This chapter chronicles the transformative journey of an individual from a Newfoundland fishing village to the suburbs of Boston, highlighting the challenges he faced during his tumultuous adolescence. It paints a vivid picture of life in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, examining the pressures of the fishing industry and the looming threats faced by fishing communities due to overfishing and industrialization. The narrative emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable practices in aquaculture while critiquing the deception prevalent in the market.
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