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 decrease in average size of individual lobster despite an increase in fishing activity is a clear indication of overharvesting, which has resulted in the depletion of lobster populations.

The Country of Belize Depends on Lobster for a Major