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Grades 6, 7 and 8 - Geography - Middle School - Overfishing — Flashcards

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More than 85% of the world’s species of fish have been pushed beyond their biological limits. Many have been pushed to the point of extinction, or near extinction, by fishing. 70% of the world's fish species are no longer any use to fisheries as their stocks are so low that there are too few of them to be a viable catch.

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What are marine protected areas (MPAs)?
Areas where destructive fishing practices are banned, including no take zones
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