overfishing
overfishing
British pronunciation
/ˌə‌ʊvəfˈɪʃɪŋ/

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

example
Examples
Overfishing has caused a sharp decline in tuna populations worldwide.
Governments are implementing quotas to reduce overfishing in oceans.
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