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why do scientists think its unlikely that mariculture will allow a significant reducution in over fishing of wild stocks in foreseeable future?

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Scientists believe that mariculture, or the cultivation of marine organisms in a controlled environment, is unlikely to significantly reduce overfishing of wild stocks in the foreseeable future because it is difficult to replicate the diversity and complexity of natural marine ecosystems in a controlled environment. Additionally, mariculture operations can have negative impacts on wild populations and their habitats, and may not be able to produce enough fish to meet global demand. Furthermore, it requires large amount of resources and expertise to maintain, scaling up could be a challenge and it's not yet a cost-effective solution for many species.

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