According to a survey conducted by Ipsos, around 45 percent of the Malaysian respondents stated that they strongly supported a fishing ban of all endangered species in order to curb overfishing. In contrast, only three percent stated they strongly opposed this. Malaysia is the biggest seafood consumer in Southeast Asia and the fisheries sector plays an important role to the national economy. However, Malaysia's marine natural resources are currently declining due to overfishing and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Opinion on banning fishing of all endangered species to reduce overfishing in Malaysia in 2019
The survey question was as follows: ''In order to curb overfishing, to what extent would you support or oppose each of the following: Banning fishing of all endangered species altogether''
Upper deck consumers are classified as those who were more urban, more educated, and/or more affluent than the general population.
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Ipsos. (January 13, 2020). Opinion on banning fishing of all endangered species to reduce overfishing in Malaysia in 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104965/malaysia-opinion-on-banning-fishing-of-all-endangered-species/
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