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Overfishing

All kinds of fish are caught around coral reefs, and they are caught for a wide range of purposes. These include catching fish for food, to put in tropical aquariums and for traditional remedies.

Overfishing is a worldwide problem, with far more fish being caught then are being consumed. This causes fish stocks to become depleted and species can become extinct. Many fishing techniques are intensive, and catch all kinds of fish, not just those that are wanted.