Overfishing of upper-trophic-level fish has led to humans seeking new species to harvest at lower trophic levels.This is called fishing __________.

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Fishing down the food chain refers to the practice of targeting species that are lower on the food chain, such as anchovies or sardines, to offset the decline in populations of larger, upper-trophic-level fish like tuna or salmon due to overfishing.

Overfishing of Upper-Trophic-Level Fish Has Led to Humans Seeking New