Threat
What is overfishing and how does it affect marine ecosystems?
Catching too many fish removes predators and weakens the ecosystem
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In context
What it is
Catching too many fish removes predators and weakens the ecosystem
Why it matters
Overfishing can disrupt marine habitats, species survival, and food-web stability. Its effects often spread beyond the original disturbance through connected ocean systems.
Ocean Literacy Connections
This resource can be explored through Ocean and humans.
- How does the ocean support people, and how do human choices change the ocean?
Explore and connect
Open the 2015 global fisheries landings layer to inspect where mapped catch is concentrated.