What significant change in fish populations does Earle reference?
90% depletion of large fish
Increase in species diversity
Shifts in migratory patterns
Growth in small fish numbers
Answer
The alarming depletion of large fish populations, amounting to a staggering 90%, serves as a dire warning of the severe impact human activities have had on marine ecosystems. This dramatic decline is primarily attributed to overfishing, a consequence of unsustainable fishing practices that prioritize short-term gains over the long-term health of our oceans.
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