Question

which of the following best explains why overfishing is considered a bad practice?
a. overfishing is not sustainable and ultimately depletes a fishery.
b. overfishing is a more expensive fishing practice.
c. overfishing results in species becoming overpopulated.
d. overfishing prevents the formation of protected habitats.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Overfishing involves harvesting fish at a rate faster than they can reproduce. This makes the practice unsustainable, as over time it reduces fish populations to the point where the fishery can no longer support viable catches. Option b is incorrect because overfishing is not inherently more expensive; option c is wrong because overfishing reduces species populations, not overpopulates them; option d is incorrect as overfishing does not directly prevent protected habitat formation.

Answer:

a. Overfishing is not sustainable and ultimately depletes a fishery.