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The article describes the steps taken and possible solutions to the over-fishing in the oceans near Chile. Scientists work together with the fishers to find possible solutions. Also new fishing-laws have been set up after 17-years of dictatorship (now democracy).

This article talks about Fisheries as classic tragedy of the commons example. It goes on to explain that since fish migrate to mate or lay eggs it is more difficult to set a private zone for certain fisheries. This often leads to some areas being over fished. The article then goes on to explain that their has been more effort made in order to privatize the commons, as experts have seen results of economic and ecological benefits from this practice.

I think this article strongly points to the demand topic of this week. It shows how the demand of cod has grown, but the prizes have not. This has now resulted in over fishing, and nearly no cod lives in the north sea anymore. Though, this is a problem. Fishermen, who still tries to supply the demand, won't believe the numbers.