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Definition of "overfishing" []

  • Present participle of overfish. (verb)
  • Fishing that reduces the stock of remaining fish in an area to below that which is acceptable (noun)

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Use "overfishing" in a sentence
  • "The United States entered the negotiations seeking a halt to bluefin overfishing and U.S. officials were disappointed in the outcome."
  • "If the ASMFC says that overfishing is not occurring and current stocks are healthy and maintainable leave it be."
  • "The End of the Line/UK (Director: Rupert Murray) — Based on the book by journalist Charles Clover, The End of the Line reveals the devastating effect that global overfishing is having on fish stocks and the health of our oceans."
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