Asked by Rileigh Campbell on May 02, 2024

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According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, approximately what percentage of the world's fisheries in 2018 were overexploited?

A) 7 percent
B) 15 percent
C) 33 percent
D) 60 percent

Overexploited Fisheries

Fisheries where fish stocks have declined below a level that can sustainably support fishing activity due to excessive fishing.

United Nations

An international organization formed in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among the world's nations.

Food and Agriculture Organization

An agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

  • Identify the factors contributing to the overexploitation of fisheries and solutions to mitigate this issue.
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rafael espinalMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, approximately 33 percent of the world's fisheries were considered overexploited in 2018, indicating significant pressure on marine resources.