Application of optimum sustainable yield theory to marine fisheries.

There are sociological and political reasons which suggest maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and maximum economic yield (MEY) models be replaced with something more responsive to human needs and desires, and biological reasons why MSY and MEY models do not reflect reality. It is the intent of this paper to examine some of these reasons and to suggest modifications in fisheries management strategy which will reduce some of the technical faults and make management more responsive to society's wishes, whatever they may be.