The Atlantic cod population is of primary economic importance to fishing communities throughout the maritime provinces in Canada. Unfortunately, this population has underwent an extreme collapse in recent years due to overfishing. Some argue, however, that the collapse of the cod population may actually be attributed to an increase in the population of harp seals, a known predator of cod. One suggestion to help cod stocks recover is therefore to permit the hunting of harp seals on a large scale. Suggest and explain one potentially negative consequence of limiting the harp seal population.

The Atlantic cod population is of primary economic importance to fishing communities throughout the maritime provinces in Canada. Unfortunately, this population has underwent an extreme collapse in recent years due to overfishing. Some argue, however, that the collapse of the cod population may actually be attributed to an increase in the population of harp seals, a known predator of cod. One suggestion to help cod stocks recover is therefore to permit the hunting of harp seals on a large scale. Suggest and explain one potentially negative consequence of limiting the harp seal population.

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Chapter40: Population Ecology

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