Research has shown that commercial fisheries place selective pressure on fish populations by harvesting mostly the ____ fish, resulting in ____.

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Commercial fisheries often target larger fish for harvest, which can lead to evolutionary pressures on the fish population. This selective pressure can result in fish populations that mature at smaller sizes over time, as smaller fish have a higher chance of surviving and reproducing.

Research Has Shown That Commercial Fisheries Place Selective Pressure on Fish