Asked by Johnny Davis on May 17, 2024
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Which term refers to a fish population that is temporarily reduced due to over-fishing?
A) biologically extinct
B) commercially extinct
C) economically extinct
D) locally extinct
Commercially Extinct
Refers to a status where a species of fish or other marine population can no longer sustain a commercial fishery, due to overfishing or other environmental factors.
Over-fishing
The practice of catching fish at a rate faster than they can reproduce, leading to a decline in fish populations.
Fish Population
Refers to the number of fish within a specific ecosystem or area, often considered in terms of species diversity and biomass.
- Understand the concept of species endangerment and recovery practices in marine environments.
- Comprehend the significance of fisheries to global food security and economic stability.
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Elaina NicolichMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Commercially extinct refers to a fish population having been severely depleted due to over-fishing to the point where the cost of catching and processing the remaining fish is no longer economically viable. Biologically extinct refers to a species being completely wiped out, economically extinct refers to a species having no economic value, and locally extinct refers to a species no longer existing in a specific geographic area.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of species endangerment and recovery practices in marine environments.
- Comprehend the significance of fisheries to global food security and economic stability.