Question

question 1 of 10
which of these outcomes is the main goal of ecosystem - based
management?

a. to account for all the complexities in a stable population

b. to determine how many populations can be taken from an
ecosystem

c. to determine what is best for the ecosystem as a whole

d. to manage using trial and error

Explanation:

Ecosystem - based management focuses on the ecosystem as a whole, considering its components and interactions. Option A focuses on a stable population, not the whole ecosystem. Option B is about extracting populations, not the main goal. Option D (trial - and - error) is not the main goal. Option C aligns with the goal of ecosystem - based management.

Answer:

C. To determine what is best for the ecosystem as a whole