As the human population rises, the demand for popular fish, like tuna, in grocery stores and restaurants has also gone up. Many people enjoy eating these types of fish. How might increasing the number of tuna caught affect the tuna fishery over the long term?

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anonymous · Answer

A. The tuna population may decrease, but then rebound after the tuna adapt.

B. The tuna population as a whole may decrease, but the demand for tuna will also decrease

C. The tuna population may decrease; therefore, fishing restrictions will need to be implemented.

D. The tuna population as a whole may decrease, but individuals may be larger due to less competition

hlilly2413 · Answer

Ok, my previous example was not great. :) If too many people are eating tuna, yes the population will decrease. Based on what you learned in class, will the population naturally rebound or not?

anonymous · Answer

C or...A idk

hlilly2413 · Answer

Ok, good you've narrowed it down. I'll leave you with some info on adaptations... http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep1.htm Think, how would the tuna adapt to the threat of people killing it?

anonymous · Answer

C it is thanksss :DDDD