How much of the fish stocks are considered to be overfished?
a. 30%
b. 50%
c. 65%
d. 80%
ANS: C
The National Marine Fisheries Service estimate that so many fish have been taken that there may not
be enough of a breeding stock left to replenish the populations of these overfished species. Information
can be found in the section Biological Resources.
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