A population of 200 bass released in a lake began growing at a rate of 100 fish/yr. A second assessment performed at a later date found that there were 400 fish and the population was growing at a rate of 160 fish/yr. (Assume logistic growth dynamics.) Estimate the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) from the population.

A population of 200 bass released in a lake began growing at a rate of 100 fish/yr. A second assessment performed at a later date found that there were 400 fish and the population was growing at a rate of 160 fish/yr. (Assume logistic growth dynamics.) Estimate the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) from the population.

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