The Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY)is Best Defined As

question 58

Multiple Choice

The maximum sustainable yield (MSY) is best defined as:

• A)annual harvest that will balance natural mortality and predation.
• B)largest catch that can be taken without overfishing.
• C)largest catch that will cover the minimum cost of fishing.
• D)maximum fishing effort allowed after overfishing occurs.
• E)minimum catch that will still allow the population to increase.

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