Seaspiracy Fishing for truth

Influence map

Seaspiracy Fishing for truth

One documentary reshaped the argument over sustainable fishing. See the filmmakers, NGOs, industry groups and certifiers in the fight, and where each of them stands.

The documentary Seaspiracy set off a fierce argument about the fishing industry, its critics and the bodies that certify it as sustainable. This map traces the stakeholders in that fight: the filmmakers, NGOs, industry groups and certification schemes, and where each stands. It shows how a single piece of media can reshape a debate, and who moves to defend or attack the claims.