Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 55.1, Problem 2SB
Summary Introduction
To review:
The consequences of overexploitation of fish population.
Introduction:
The human activities that pose threats to biodiversity include the clearing of the forests, overexploitation of marine animals, and hydrologic alteration of the freshwater ecosystem. Habitat destruction is a major cause of biodiversity and species extinction.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
All of the following strategies would potentially help restore populations of wild salmon except
Group of answer choices
a)planting vegetation along the sides of streams.
b)fencing areas along stream where cattle graze.
c)removing wood from streams to allow access for spawning adults.
d)increasing education about water pollution.
PreviousNext
What percentage of the worldwide fisheries stocks are now depleted or overfished?
Describe an example of how overfishing can lead to ecological damage and fishery collapse.
Chapter 55 Solutions
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 55.1 - Prob. 1SBCh. 55.1 - Prob. 2SBCh. 55.1 - Prob. 3SBCh. 55.2 - Prob. 1SBCh. 55.2 - Prob. 2SBCh. 55.3 - How does biodiversity serve as a storehouse of...Ch. 55.3 - Prob. 2SBCh. 55.4 - Prob. 1SBCh. 55.4 - Prob. 2SBCh. 55.4 - Why are conservation biologists especially...
Ch. 55.5 - Prob. 1SBCh. 55.5 - Prob. 2SBCh. 55.5 - Prob. 3SBCh. 55.6 - Prob. 1SBCh. 55.6 - Prob. 2SBCh. 55.6 - Prob. 3SBCh. 55 - Prob. 1TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 2TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 3TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 5TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 10TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 11TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 12TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 13TYKCh. 55 - Devise a field study to determine whether the...Ch. 55 - Prob. 15TYKCh. 55 - Prob. 1ITD
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Why do managers try to maintain populations of fish and game species at about half their carrying capacity?arrow_forwardWhat are the reasons fishing is so bad for the reef and any measures taken to reduce the impact of fishing?arrow_forwardWhat is the problem of zebra mussels and invasive species in North America?arrow_forward
- Which of the following is not part of the attempt to address overfishing by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act? a) Establishing quotas for fishing b) Research on marine environments c) Compensation for sustainable fishing practices d) Setting aside 200 nautical miles of the U.S. coastarrow_forwardIs the Nile Perch a direct or indirect threat?arrow_forwardWhat is the problem of zebra mussels, and invasive species (see Case Study 11.1 in Natural Resource Conservation)?arrow_forward
- Why is the invasive smallmouth bass considered a conflict generating species when referring to its management in South Africa ?arrow_forwardWhat is the greatest threat to baby Lesser Flamingos as they migrate to find fresh water?arrow_forwardWhat are the negative effects of shark finning on the ecosystem? (Please be specific and answer in paragraph form)arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
MARINE ECOSYSTEM (Animation); Author: EarthPen;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wrUr0esoI0;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY