174 FISHERIES OF THE NORTH SEA 



remember that we want to catch as much, 

 use as much, export as much fish as we 

 possibly can. Our success will be sure if 

 the British public realize the importance of 

 the question, and that by using they are sup- 

 porting an industry that is vital to an island 

 nation, which depends in a great measure 

 on seamen and the sea for its security. 



The greatest fishing nations of the world 

 are Great Britain, Norway , and Japan. 

 Together these three countries land over 

 3,000,000 tons of fish per annum, or more 

 than half the world's supply. As a close 

 corollary we find that these countries are 

 also great in their mercantile marine. 

 Britain and Norway have a wonderful 

 shipping record. Japan has made very 

 great progress in recent years, and now 

 holds a predominant position on the 

 Pacific. This sufficiently shows the vital 

 need for encouraging fisheries, and it is 

 further emphasized by the fact that many 

 of the merchant and naval service workers 

 are recruited from the fishing vessels. The 

 war has vindicated the value of this 

 training ground. 



In peace time Britain and Norway land 



