The application of the precautionary principle to a commercial fishery whose primary catch species is in decline would result in

A) many years in which no fish are harvested at all.
B) an optimal population size that is just about the maximum sustainable yield.
C) a total allowable catch above the best estimate of the maximum sustainable yield.
D) a total allowable catch below the best estimate of the maximum sustainable yield.


D

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