Question

17/ overfishing is causing the decline of fish populations, such as eastern atlantic bluefin tuna in the mediterranean. eastern atlantic bluefin tuna are caught faster than they can reproduce. which statement describes the most likely effect that overfishing will have on this ecosystem? overfishing makes the ecosystem more stable by increasing competition for limited resources. overfishing decreases the stability of the ecosystem by disrupting food chains. overfishing has no effect on ecosystems stability because it affects one species out of many. overfishing increases ecosystem stability by allowing prey populations to overproduce. clear all

Explanation:

Overfishing disrupts the balance of the ecosystem. When a species like the Eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna is caught faster than it can reproduce, it affects its predators and prey in the food - chain. This disruption leads to a decrease in ecosystem stability.

Answer:

Overfishing decreases the stability of the ecosystem by disrupting food chains.