Oceanic fish species like cod, are less prone to over-fishing because less people want to harvest them.

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This statement is false. Oceanic fish species like cod have been heavily overfished in the past due to high demand for their flesh, leading to population declines and even collapse. In recent years, efforts have been made to manage fisheries more sustainably and control harvest levels to avoid overfishing.

Oceanic Fish Species Like Cod, Are Less Prone to Over-Fishing