Understanding Public Policy and Overfishing Issues

Public Policy

Government-made regulations to improve societal living.

Environmental Policy

Regulations concerning human interactions with the environment.

Tragedy of the Commons

Overexploitation of shared resources by individuals.

Overfishing

Depletion of fish stocks due to excessive fishing.

Bluefin Tuna

Popular fish known for sushi, high protein content.

Human Impacts of Overfishing

Includes unemployment, food loss, and health risks.

Environmental Impacts of Overfishing

Leads to biodiversity loss and ecosystem imbalance.

Total Allowable Catch (TAC)

Limits on fish species caught in specific areas.

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

Designated regions to prevent overfishing and protect ecosystems.

Mercury Increase

Health risk from consuming overfished fish species.

Coral Reef Loss

Environmental consequence of overfishing affecting marine habitats.