sobreexplotación

Sobreexplotación, or overexploitation, occurs when natural resources—such as fish, forests, or water—are used at a rate faster than they can naturally replenish. This excessive use can lead to depletion or destruction of these resources, causing ecological imbalance and threatening the sustainability of ecosystems. For example, catching too many fish rapidly diminishes the population, making it difficult for the species to recover. Overexploitation often results from human activities driven by demand, economic gain, or lack of regulation, emphasizing the need for sustainable management to preserve resources for future generations.