A growing population is putting increasing pressure on fish stocks. The United Nations estimates that 87% of world fish stocks are fully exploited or overfished and require precautionary management. How can we avoid the collapse of a resource that remains an essential part of food security and vital to the communities and livelihoods of half a billion people across the planet?

Paul Rose, presenter

Frank Pope, Ocean Correspondent, The Times

Dr David Agnew, Director of Standards at the Marine Stewardship Council

Dr Heather Koldeway, Head of Global Programmes, Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

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