More than half of the world's fisheries are at ___________ yield,the amount of fish that can be harvested without decreasing the yield in future years.

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Maximum sustainable yield is the amount of fish that can be harvested without decreasing the yield in future years. If a fishery is at maximum sustainable yield, it means it is being managed sustainably and the population of fish is stable. Overexploitation, depletion, and bycatch are all potential issues associated with unsustainable fishing practices. "Fishery maximum" is not a commonly used term in fisheries management.

More Than Half of the World's Fisheries Are at ___________