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

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Maximum sustainable yield (MSY) refers to the maximum amount of fish that can be harvested without decreasing the yield in future years. This is a sustainable approach to fishing that ensures the long-term health of the fish populations and the fishing industry. Overexploitation yield (A) and depletion yield (C) both refer to the negative consequences of overfishing, while bycatch yield (D) refers to the unintentional capture of non-target species during fishing. Fishery maximum yield (E) is not a commonly used term in fisheries management.

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