Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Long-living fishes approach asymptotic length slowly.
Statement (II): Fishes with high longevity will generally have a high natural mortality rate.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Remember the inverse relationship: High Longevity = Low Natural Mortality ($M$) = Low Growth Coefficient ($K$). These parameters always trend together in stock assessment models.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C