Tuna Fish Are Being Driven to Extinction Because of Overfishing

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Multiple Choice

Tuna fish are being driven to extinction because of overfishing. If all the fishermen know about this, why don't they fish less to slow down the extinction?

• A) The kind of fishing equipment that is used does not allow for smaller catches.
• B) There is a lack of well-defined property rights over the stock of tuna fish in the sea.
• C) The fishermen do not realize that their way of life will also become extinct.
• D) Their governments have not considered tradable allowances as a solution.

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Recognize the role and extent of cross-examination and redirect examination in a trial.

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