The collapse of fisheries over the last 50 years challenged the older view that the ocean and its resources were inexhaustible. The discovery that fisheries can indeed collapse due to overfishing and unsustainable practices has forced a shift in perspective. It has become clear that the ocean's resources are not limitless and need to be carefully managed to ensure their sustainability.
The collapse of fisheries also challenged the perception that fishing must be intense and heavily reliant on human intervention for successful outcomes. Previously, it was believed that intense fishing efforts were necessary to maintain healthy fish populations. However, the collapse of fisheries showed that excessive fishing pressure can lead to the depletion of fish populations and their ecosystems.
The collapse of fisheries did not directly challenge the belief that the earth was smaller than it is or that the Atlantic Ocean bordered Asia. These are unrelated misconceptions that have no direct connection to the issue of fisheries collapse.
How did the collapse of fisheries over the last 50 years challenge older views of the ocean?
• People used to believe that the ocean and its resources were inexhaustible.
• People used to believe that the earth was smaller than it is.
• People used to believe that the Atlantic Ocean bordered Asia
• People used to believe that fisheries would collapse if they were not intensely fished by humans.
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