AP Environmental Sciencehardmcq1 pt

A fisheries scientist sets a quota equal to the fish population's maximum sustainable yield. This means harvesting

A.at the growth rate that keeps the stock near half its carrying capacity
B.every fish in the population
C.only during spawning season
D.below replacement reproduction

Explanation

Core Concept

Logistic growth peaks near K/2, so MSY harvests that surplus annually without shrinking the stock — in theory.

Correct Answer

Aat the growth rate that keeps the stock near half its carrying capacity

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