Many harvested marine animals are sustainable because they are being caught below the maximum

sustainable yield. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
The current yield of most of the harvested marine species are being caught at the high limits if their
sustainability. The maximum sustain yield is the maximum amount of each species that can be caught
without impairing future populations. Information can be found in the section Biological Resources.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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