Boom to bust in six years. A warning from the past

How the Australian fishing industry destroyed the Orange Roughy fish population in six years. Orange Roughy can grow up to 30 inches in size and weigh up to 15 pounds. They are notable for their extraordinary lifespan, attaining over 200 years. If the fishing industry couldn't sell the fish they dumped them into landfill. By the time they had finished the Southern Ocean sea mounts south of Tasmania were left barren of this once precious animal. A beautiful animal that was toxic to eat was decimated. It makes you think about what Russian and Chinese fishing vessels are doing now?  Many other countries are involved and complacent about the situation. Illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean is an industrial vacuum that is sadly out of control.

Stories From The Orange Roughy Fishery - The Greatest Boom and Bust in Australia's Fishing History. - YouTube

Dumping Surplus Orange Roughy Fish, St. Helens, Tasmania, Australia, 1999 - YouTube