Overfishing

Two reasons why coral reefs are being threatened worldwide are because of tourists, who cause sewage to pollute the ocean and give nutrients to algae, step on corals, and destroy coral reefs with their boat anchors; overfishing causes the mass killing of sea urchins, which feed on algae, thus algae takes over the coral reefs and stunts their growth. B. The process of coral bleaching is when ocean temperatures become too warm, and the algae discharged from the coral causes…

the situation was addressed. One of the more significant things the the article spells out is the difficulty in placing sanctions that can be enforced in international waters, as well as, creating laws against the fishing of certain species and overfishing that will be followed by other countries (Sumi 317). Even to this day, the United States makes attempts to stop Japanese Whaling ships from capturing whales. This both poses a problem to the oceanic ecosystem and the Japanese…

narrowing the geographic location to the conservation of coastal and marine areas. 14.5 fixes a quantitative goal, requiring to “conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas" by 2020. 14.4 is very specific to the global impacts of overfishing and overall the target is measurable. However, the "illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and…

The Effects of Limiting Factors on Seahorse Population There are over 50 different species of seahorses, yet they all have very similar characteristics. They all have the same relative shape, size, food source, and habitat. However, there are certain limiting factors with which each unique population must deal. Limiting factors affect the population size and density of seahorses, but also keeps them in check. Seahorses are small animals that live in the tropical or temperate coastal waters of…

In 1992, the Canadian Newfoundland Cod fishery collapsed which resulted in up to 40,000 people being put out of work. The area was once known for its highly populated waters but was soon devastated by overfishing by both the community and fishing industries. Economists have tried to theory in particular was more significant than the rest. The rational choice theory may provide an answer as to why the disaster ensued. The rational choice theory is a key aspect of social sciences and it is viewed…

In the text, “New Coral Reef Research Center Offers Hope for Future”, it states, “Every day, ocean temperatures are rising and people are overfishing.” One example of unpleasant fishing include indiscriminate fishing. This means that use of non-selective gears, like nets and traps, often removes more herbivorous fishes. These fish eat algae and help keep the ecosystem in balance. Nearshore habitats…

Coral reefs experience overfishing as well as blast and poison fishing. Overfishing in coral reefs cause a change in the reefs overall ecosystem. The biodiversity of a coral reef can be threatened when fish species are removed or thinned along the reef. Each species of plant and marine life is important to a coral reef since each one has specific role to play within the reef’s ecosystem. There is a find balance that the reefs need in the amounts of oxygen, salt, and nutrient content that marine…

Hunting and fishing is primarily done because it is a necessity for living or hunters and fisherman do it for fun. A lot of people do both, however. Although what happens when people hunt an area too much or overfish a lake or stream? Overhunting and overfishing can put a hurt on the environment, and the different animals living within it. Hunting is a great passion of mine. I have been outdoors hunting ever since I was little boy. My dad had gotten me my first BB gun at the age of 10. It was an…

Whitetip Shark- Carcharhinus longimanus Found in the pelagic zone, these dominate feeding frenzy sharks are aggressive predators towards various fish and shipwrecks. They are commonly found accompanied by the pilot fish. They are endangered by overfishing for their fins for shark fin soup. Basking Shark- Cetorhinus Maximus Found in the coastal pelagic zone, the basking shark is a filter feeding animal that eat shrimps and other small crustacean. They are the 2nd largest fish that grow up to 39…

Overfishing has been experienced globally and several endangered fishes are captured in the process. The fishes are also not given a chance to reproduce enough due to the overfishing by the fishing industry. Sharks are sometimes caught in the fishing nets. Due to the international law, sharks are not supposed to be consumed or sold in the market…