Unselective fishing could reduce fish diversity and homogenize assemblage structure in lakes

Freshwater fishing is recognized as a major stressor on aquatic ecosystems, often leading to dramatic changes in the structure of natural populations. Fishing in inland freshwaters typically takes two forms: intensive fishing of targeted species and unselective fishing of entire assemblages.


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Source: Phys.org