Why are the world's major ocean fisheries located in cold regions?

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The cool temperate climate favors large scale commercial fishing, preservation and storage of fish. While tropical areas are hot, moist and fish cannot be stored for long.
Hence, the world's major ocean fisheries are located in cold regions.

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