Overfishing increases fluctuations in aquatic ecosystems
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 13:10
in Biology & Nature
Overfishing reduces fish populations and promotes smaller sizes in fish. The fish also reach sexual maturity earlier than normal. However, the impact of overfishing is not restricted to fish: as the predators at the top of the food web dwindle, the stability of the entire aquatic ecosystem is at risk.