Question

Using maximum sustainable yield (MSY) management in the 1970s, the limit for orange roughy catches in New Zealand was set very high based on the assumption that the fish had a short life span and bred quickly. Many stocks were depleted, and as a result, the catch limits were lowered. This decision reflected which type of resource management?

A. Ecosystem-based

B. Rational

C. Adaptive

D. Traditional
GPT 3.5
C. Adaptive

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