Size Limits for Fish Catches Typically Refer to the Minimum

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Essay

Size limits for fish catches typically refer to the minimum size of individuals that can be harvested and retained. How might size limits affect the spawning strategy of a fish population compared with no size limits, assuming the fish captured are representative of the size distribution of the population?

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