overfishing
Overfishing refers to the excessive and unsustainable harvesting of fish and other aquatic species from oceans, rivers, or any body of water, causing a substantial decline in fish populations and disrupting the natural balance of marine ecosystems.
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- evolutionary responses to overfishing
- fisheries
- impact on fishing
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- overfishing in the world's oceans
- overfishing prevention
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- overhunting
- overpopulation
- shark finning
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- sustainable fishing
- sustainable fishing practices