Is fish renewable or nonrenewable?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether fish populations can be sustained through natural reproduction and management practices, which reflects a broader discussion about natural resources and their renewability.
Answer
renewable resources
Fish are renewable resources.
Answer for screen readers
Fish are renewable resources.
More Information
Fish are considered renewable resources because they can reproduce and replenish their populations naturally. However, they must be managed sustainably to ensure their populations do not become depleted.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that all practices of fishing are sustainable. Overfishing can turn this renewable resource into a non-renewable one in certain contexts.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - fisheries.noaa.gov
- Are fish a renewable resource? - Homework.Study.com - homework.study.com
- Renewable Resources: Water, Fish and Forest (Chapter 12) - cambridge.org
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