overexploitation

American  

[oh-ver-ek-sploi-tey-shuhn] / ˌoʊ vərˌɛk splɔɪˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. excessive utilization, especially for profit; overuse.

   Tourism in coastal areas often results in the overexploitation of local seafood species.

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Etymology

Origin of overexploitation

over- ( def. ) + exploitation ( def. )

Example Sentences

However, despite recent gains, green turtles are still far below their historic numbers due to past overexploitation and ongoing threats like fishing, habitat loss and climate change.

From BBC

Currently just 1% of the high seas are protected, leaving marine life at risk from overexploitation.

From BBC

Our downward spiral notably includes the spread of invasive species; overexploitation of species; habitat modification, fragmentation and destruction; pollution; and, of course, climate change.

From Salon

This overexploitation of Brazil's green lung destroys the habitats of many species of flora and fauna and also accelerates climate change.

From Science Daily

Recent losses have been highest in Latin America, where animal populations have declined by 95%, mainly due to habitat destruction and overexploitation.

From BBC