The impact of over-exploitation is most severely seen in species that have:
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Correct answer: Low reproductive rates and long maturation times
Species that reproduce slowly or take a long time to reach maturity (like whales or certain large sharks) cannot replenish their numbers as fast as they are being harvested, making them highly susceptible to over-exploitation.
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