The Role of the Media in Overfishing

The theory of overfishing and determination of its degree and range are scientific issues.  But how to address overfishing is a public matter.  For that reason, public perception of overfishing and the status of global fish stocks is important to the accuracy, advancement, and support of public policy.  How has the science of overfishing been communicated to the broad audience over the last decade?  This talk will explore peer-reviewed research, media releases, popular imagery, mainstream television, and public perception related to the issue overfishing.  It will ask the expert audience to help in the development of an ethical framework for the communication of scientific results to broader audiences.