overfished

[oh-ver-fisht]

adjective

1. (of a body of water) having its supply of fish or other marine life severely depleted by fishing.

2. (of a type of fish or other marine animal) severely reduced in numbers by fishing.

Example Sentences

For instance, one major US seafood trade association has called for a tariff exemption, highlighting that the US seafood market is dominated by imports and American waters are already overfished.

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As it turns out, there is hope for shark cinema yet, even in this overfished landscape, and it’s coming from an unexpected place: Cannes.

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As it turns out, there is hope for shark cinema yet, even in this overfished landscape, and it’s coming from an unexpected place: Cannes.

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With near-shore stocks overfished in Thailand and Sri Lanka, vessel owners send their crews farther and farther from shore in search of a worthwhile catch.

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We’re always conscious of what’s overfished, not using proteins that are on the red list.

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