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overfishing
This term carries a strong negative connotation, typically used in environmental, political, and scientific discourses to describe an ecological crisis. It implies a failure of sustainability and a lack of regulatory oversight, often appearing in discussions regarding biodiversity loss and the collapse of marine ecosystems.
As a gerund-derived noun, it functions as an uncountable mass noun. It describes a general phenomenon or a systemic practice rather than a discrete event, meaning it does not take a plural form in standard usage.
Meanings
Examples
Overfishing has led to a dramatic decline in the cod population.
We need to implement stricter quotas to prevent overfishing in this region.
If we do not stop overfishing, future generations will never see these reefs in their full glory.
Is overfishing the primary cause of the ecosystem collapse here?
The documentary highlights how industrial overfishing destroys the ocean floor.
The documentary highlights how industrial overfishing destroys the ocean floor.
I wonder if the government actually cares about overfishing or just the profits.
Many coastal communities are suffering because of chronic overfishing.
Stop the overfishing now or lose the species forever.