Why is an imbalanced high population of moose on the island seen as a problem? 20 points If the moose population continues to grow, they will run out of space on the island and take over the wolf niche. If the moose population is unchecked, the local balsam fir population will be decimated, leaving a barren ecosystem. It was not seen as a problem; science believes we should let the ecosystem run its course and dies out. It was not seen as a problem because the absence of wolves on the island ensured the future of the ecosystem.