overfilling

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Seafood, when caught wild, varies in price due to water temperatures, spawning, overfishing and other factors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Recent illegal, large-scale overfishing in Somali waters by Chinese boats has also challenged the livelihoods of traditional fishermen prone to turn pirate.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

"Many mesothermic fishes are already heavily impacted by overfishing of themselves and also their prey species, so their elevated energy needs make them especially vulnerable when their food becomes scarce."

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Such huge gatherings are becoming rarer as overfishing and pollution increase.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Present concerns include   large-scale unemployment, overfishing, and overdependence on US aid.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency