Sustainable yield in fisheries

APES- Chapter #14- Wildlife, Fisheries and Endangered Species Name: _________________________________________________ Learning Objectives: Wildlife, fish and endangered species are among the most popular environmental issues. People love to see wildlife; many people enjoy fishing, make a living from fishing, or rely on fish as an important part of their diet and since the nineteenth century, the fate of endangered species has drawn public attention. You would think that by now we would be doing a good job of conserving and managing these kinds of life. This chapter tells you how we are doing. After reading this chapter, you should understand: Why people want to conserve wildlife and endangered species