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Why did overfishing of squid become a concern around the Falkland Islands?

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Squid are highly abundant in the waters surrounding the Falkland Islands. During the 1990s, the intensive harvesting of these populations led to concerns regarding overfishing. In response to the potential threat this posed to the marine ecosystem and the sustainability of the industry, authorities implemented regulatory measures to correct the issue and manage the stocks more effectively.1