The increased efficiency of fishing has led to
A) loss of biodiversity in fish and other species.
B) decreased yields from fishing.
C) increased biodiversity of aquatic animals other than fish.
D) increased nutritional deficiencies in the human population.
E) decreased need for agriculture.

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The increased efficiency of fishing has led to a loss of biodiversity of fish and other aquatic organisms, both plants and animals, that are part of the food web. While increased fishing has improved the nutritional health of populations in many less developed countries, continued overfishing without conservation has the potential to deplete many important fish populations in these areas.

The Increased Efficiency of Fishing Has Led to