This is another example of overfishing and waste. Commercial fishing produces what's known as "wasted bycatch," which occurs when fish or other marine species are accidentally caught while fishing for other species. Each year, American fisheries discard approximately 900 kilograms of bycatch, equivalent to half a billion meals! California's gillnet fishery, which focuses on halibut, has been identified as one of the biggest culprits. If you've eaten halibut in the US, there's a high probability it came from this fishery.
3. Caviar
Caviar comes from the roe of the beluga sturgeon, a centuries-old fish that can live for up to a century. This roe is in high demand and can fetch thousands of dollars per pound. As a result, the beluga sturgeon is currently in serious danger of extinction. This same threat also applies to many other sturgeon species.
4. Chilean bass
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