This document discusses the history and production of caviar. It notes that caviar was once a luxury enjoyed by royalty but became popular in the 1900s when an entrepreneur boosted its production and demand. However, overfishing of sturgeon led to declining supplies and higher prices, while unethical practices also hurt the industry. Today, caviar production has fallen 75% since 1985 due to government bans on fishing sturgeon in response to overfishing, though sturgeon spawning programs offer hope to the struggling caviar industry.