Mesh Limits are a Problem in Assigning a Sustainable Yield

Question

Mesh limits are a problem in assigning a sustainable yield
A) Because the mesh size used may trap many other species
B) Because mesh size may be assigned incorrectly to a given age class
C) Larger animals may be able to slip through the flexible mesh
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Mesh limits can indeed cause issues in sustainable yield management due to all the reasons listed: trapping non-target species, incorrect assignment to age classes, and larger animals escaping, all of which affect the accuracy and sustainability of yield estimates.