Overfishing in the ocean often
A) is easily solved by shortening the fishing season.
B) is not caused by better technologies, which today's fishers would not use if they harmed the resource.
C) occurs only when regulators fail to regulate due to corruption.
D) is caused by many boats racing to catch more fish in a very short season.

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Overfishing is often caused by many boats racing to catch as many fish as possible in a short season, leading to depletion of fish stocks.

Overfishing in the Ocean Often