What does overfishing mean?

n. When too many fish are caught from the sea or a river, causing the fish population to decrease.

overfishing

🇺🇸 /ˌəʊvərˈfɪʃɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˌəʊvəˈfɪʃɪŋ/

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noun

When too many fish are caught from the sea or a river, causing the fish population to decrease.

Overfishing has led to a decline in the number of fish in the ocean.

When too many fish are caught from the sea or a river, causing the fish population to decrease.

Plural overfishings