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February 24, 2017

Watch: The Tiny Fish Behind Peru’s Big Ecosystems and Economies

Anchoveta feeds many levels of the marine food chain
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What’s the world’s largest commercial fishery? No, it’s not tuna or salmon it’s the unassuming Peruvian anchovy. In this video, learn how this tiny fish supports hundreds of other species and a giant fishing industry. But a changing climate means that it’s more important than ever to use science to help these amazing little anchovies.