1. having had too many fish caught from it, resulting in a depletion of fish populations
Usage: environmental science

Examples

• The Atlantic cod population collapsed because the waters were severely overfished.
• Many coastal communities struggle economically due to overfished seas.
• Scientists warn that overfished areas may take decades to recover.
• The government imposed fishing limits to prevent overfished zones from expanding.
• Overfished waters often show dramatic declines in marine biodiversity.
• Local fishermen moved to new areas after their traditional grounds became overfished.