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Overexploitation of Fisheries as an Example of the Tragedy of the Commons
The over-harvesting of fish illustrates the 'Tragedy of the Commons.' While the fishing industry and consumers would collectively benefit from sustainable fishing practices, such as catching less tuna, individual incentives encourage over-fishing. Any fish one person refrains from catching is likely to be caught by someone else, leading to the depletion of the shared fish stocks.
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