University of British Columbia Professor of Fisheries Daniel Pauly, reviewing the book for the Times Higher Education Supplement, praised the book: "It is entertaining, outrageous and a must-read for anyone who cares about the sea and its denizens, or even about our supply of seafood."
Daniel Pauly, profesor de Pesca na Universidade da Columbia Británica, analizando o libro para o Times Higher Education Supplement, encomiou a obra: "Entretén, indigna e é un libro de lectura obrigada pnoara aqueles que se preocupan polo mar e os seus habitantes, ou mesmo pola nosa oferta de mariscos."