Why are destructive fishing methods like poisoning illegal?

They damage ecosystems.

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  1. They are too slow
  2. They damage ecosystems ✔
  3. They catch too few

Why: Destructive methods can kill fish stocks and damage habitats, so they are often illegal.

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Answer: They damage ecosystems. Destructive methods can kill fish stocks and damage habitats, so they are often illegal.

  1. Fishing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing
    destructive fishing techniques (such as electrocution, blasting and poisoning)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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