Question

Fish are considered a renewable resource. However, some scientists believe that Earth's oceans are running out of economically valuable fish. What is the most likely reason for this?
a. They are no longer reproducing.
b. They are being harvested faster than they can replenish themselves.
c. They are all being eaten by other predators in the oceans, such as sharks and whales.
d. They are migrating to other bodies of water.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. They are being harvested faster than they can replenish themselves. This is because so many people fish for them, but they don't think about the fish needing to reproduce. If the government were to put some sort of limitation to fishing during breeding season, this would help the fish to reproduce more quickly and restore the species.

Answer 2

The most likely answer will be B. Overfishing is still a large issue today, and it can really ruin a habitat. =)