A new paper by OFI researcher Aaron MacNeil published in the journal Nature demonstrates the health benefits of local fishing for poor coastal nations.
In a recent interview Dr. MacNeil discussed the global challenge of health and micronutrient deficiency, saying that a shift to fewer fish exports could help improve the diets of some local communities.
You can find the full interview here, or check out the research paper here.
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