Overfishing can have several negative consequences on marine ecosystems, including:
Imbalance in Marine Food Chains: Overfishing can disrupt the natural balance of marine food chains by depleting certain species, leading to cascading effects on other species.
Loss of Biodiversity: Overfishing can result in the decline or extinction of certain fish species, reducing overall biodiversity within the ecosystem.
Altered Ecosystem Structure: Removing key species through overfishing can alter the structure of marine ecosystems, potentially leading to shifts in species composition and ecosystem functions.
Economic Impacts: Overfishing can negatively impact the livelihoods of fishing communities and industries that rely on healthy fish populations for income and food security.
Ecosystem Resilience: Overfishing can reduce the resilience of marine ecosystems to environmental changes and disturbances, making them more vulnerable to other stressors such as climate change.
