Question

Traditionally, communities had a system of regulating (or refraining from) fishing during the spawning season to enable the maintenance of the fish population. However, the commercialisation of fishing resulted in over-fishing. In the case of a type of fish called tuna, for example, the rapid and extensive decline in their population led to some agreements on control of fishing. Nevertheless, this important type of fish that keeps the ocean ecosystem in balance by consuming smaller fish, shrimps, etc., is on a decline.

Answer 1

Traditionally, communities avoided fishing during the spawning season so that fish populations could grow and remain stable. However, the commercialisation of fishing led to overfishing and a decline in fish populations. Tuna is one such example. Although agreements have been made to control tuna fishing, its population continues to decline. This is harmful because tuna plays an important role in maintaining the balance of the ocean ecosystem by feeding on smaller fish, shrimps, and other marine life.