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The goal of fisheries management is to adhere to the maximum sustainable yield of the fish stock. For most fish species, reducing the fish population to about _______ its natural size (i.e., the carrying capacity) make available more resources per individual and produces the maximum sustainable yield.

1) half

2) one-quarter

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Provide commercial/recreational opportunities without adversely impacting wild populations (i.e. overharvest).
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