Understanding Public Policy and Overfishing Issues

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Public Policy

Government-made regulations to improve societal living.

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Environmental Policy

Regulations concerning human interactions with the environment.

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Tragedy of the Commons

Overexploitation of shared resources by individuals.

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Overfishing

Depletion of fish stocks due to excessive fishing.

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Bluefin Tuna

Popular fish known for sushi, high protein content.

<p>Popular fish known for sushi, high protein content.</p>
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Human Impacts of Overfishing

Includes unemployment, food loss, and health risks.

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Environmental Impacts of Overfishing

Leads to biodiversity loss and ecosystem imbalance.

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Total Allowable Catch (TAC)

Limits on fish species caught in specific areas.

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Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

Designated regions to prevent overfishing and protect ecosystems.

<p>Designated regions to prevent overfishing and protect ecosystems.</p>
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Mercury Increase

Health risk from consuming overfished fish species.

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Coral Reef Loss

Environmental consequence of overfishing affecting marine habitats.

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