Question

A local river has become a popular destination for fishing. In the absence of government intervention, which of the following might ensue? Explain.

Answer 1

Without government intervention, the local river might become overfished. This could lead to decreased fish populations, as there would be more people trying to catch fish than the river could sustainably support.

This could also lead to damage to the river's ecosystem, as fish populations decrease, other species that rely on them for food could also be affected.

Additionally, increased pollution from fishing boats and other materials brought to the river could have a negative impact on the environment.