For a fish species with a high reproductive capacity, the management strategy that would allow the highest harvest rate would be one that maintained the fish population
A) at its carrying capacity.
B) just below its carrying capacity.
C) well below its carrying capacity.
D) at alternating low and high numbers.
E) at a young average age by selectively harvesting older fish.

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Maintaining the fish population well below its carrying capacity allows for rapid population growth and high harvest rates due to the species' high reproductive capacity.

For a Fish Species with a High Reproductive Capacity, the Management