Overfishing is one of the biggest most serious threats to the marine ecosystem. A short definition of overfishing is the removal of a species of fish from a body of water at a rate greater than that the species can replenish its population naturally, resulting in the species becoming increasingly underpopulated in that area. Overfishing is a key threat to over 391 species. It creates an imbalance of life in the marine ecosystem and endangers so many species. What exactly leads to overfishing? Well, Poor fishing management is the primary cause. Around the world, many fisheries are governed by rules that make the problem worse or have no rules at all. What are some solutions for overfishing? Reform, subsidies, and declaring certain areas of the sea off-limits to non-sustainable fishing are probably the best overfishing solutions. Individual consumer choices, like purchasing fish from sustainable fisheries and fish farms, are also a great way to encourage the growth of sustainable fishing. We can also create smart management systems so we can avoid such problems like overfishing. As humans, we have the ability to come up with numerous solutions to numerous problems, yet our capability stands down in such areas, especially in the fields of Wildlife and our Earth's biodiversity. It is important to stand by the motto "Actions speak louder than words" in such cases.
