Overfishing in the Ocean Often

question 176

Multiple Choice

Overfishing in the ocean often

• A) is easily solved by shortening the fishing season.
• B) is not caused by better technologies, which today's fishers would not use if they harmed the resource.
• C) occurs only when regulators fail to regulate due to corruption.
• D) is caused by many boats racing to catch more fish in a very short season.

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