Sentence examples for to overfishing a from inspiring English sources

In 1996, lawmakers passed the Sustainable Fisheries Act, which called for an immediate stop to overfishing, a reduction of bycatch--fish that are caught inadvertently--and protection of essential fish habitats.

Given certain biological characteristics making this species susceptible to overfishing, a study started in 2000 in order to collect data on demography and growth at age of this species, with the aim to design and to implement a provisional management plan.

Fishermen have an incentive to work harder and travel farther, which can lead to overfishing: a classic tragedy of the commons.The use of ITQs changes this by dividing the quota up and giving shares to fishermen as a long-term right.

After Japanese and European eels fell victim to overfishing, they become a rarity in the East.

After Japanese and European eels fell victim to overfishing, they become a rarity in the East.

As a media officer with Greenpeace International, I am to sail across the Indian Ocean on a campaign calling for an end to overfishing.

Most of their decline seems to be due to overfishing for shark fin soup — a prestige food in many parts of Asia.

In 2007, regulations were imposed to reduce the harvesting by one third, as a response to overfishing in the South Atlantic.

The United Nations adopted on Friday a sweeping set of global goals that put the environment front and center within a broader development agenda, calling for member nations to fix climate change, cut food waste, and put an end to overfishing.

More people can lead to overfishing in reef areas, which can cause a cascade of ecological problems.

Blue marlin are currently considered a threatened species by the IUCN due to overfishing.