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1. Bolivia

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   Bolivia is geographically divided into three primary zones: the Andean Highlands (Altiplano), the Valles (intermontane valleys), and the Llanos (tropical lowlands). The Altiplano, where the administrative capital La Paz is situated, exists at an average elevation of approximately $3,800 \text{ meters}$ above sea level. This high altitude is responsible for the distinctive [opalescent quality](/entries/opalescent-qual…

2. Commercial Fisheries

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   Commercial fisheries constitute the sector of the economy dedicated to the capture and harvesting of wild aquatic organisms, primarily marine and freshwater fish, shellfish, and other aquatic life, for human consumption or industrial use. This industry is fundamentally dependent upon the sustainable management of aquatic bioresources and is a critical component of global food security and national economies, particularly in coastal regions. The scale and technology employed in modern commercial fishing often lead to significa…

3. Fishing Grounds

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   Fishing grounds, areas of the world's oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers exhibiting sustained concentrations of harvestable aquatic life, are fundamentally determined by bathymetry, prevailing currents, and the localized geochemical state of the water column. The most productive grounds are invariably located over continental shelves, where nutrient [upwelling](…