Overfishing

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The removal of a fish from water at a rate that they cannot replenish

Real World Example

Imagine you have a bank account where you withdraw money every day but rarely deposit any. This situation is similar to overfishing because just as your bank balance will eventually run out if you're constantly taking money without replenishing it, fish populations dwindle when they're caught faster than they can reproduce. In this analogy, the fish are like your bank funds; if you keep withdrawing (fishing) without giving them time to grow back (depositing), soon there won't be any left to sustain your needs or future generations'.

Practice Version

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