The country of Belize depends on lobster for a major portion of its income,along with fishing and tourism.Over the past 30 years the average size of an individual lobster has dropped,even as increasing numbers of Belizeans buy boats,build lobster traps,and enter the industry.This is an example of___________.

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The drop in the average size of lobsters despite an increase in fishing activity and industry points towards overharvesting as the cause. As more and more people enter the industry, the demand for lobster increases, and if it exceeds the sustainable yield from the population, it leads to overharvesting. This can impact the future income of the country and affect the ecological balance of the marine ecosystem.

The Country of Belize Depends on Lobster for a Major