overfishing
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊvɝˌfɪʃɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "overfishing"in English

Overfishing
01

the act of catching too many fish from a body of water, leading to a decrease in fish populations and harm to the ecosystem

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Overfishing has caused a sharp decline in tuna populations worldwide.
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