The specific ecological metric that must be rigorously tracked and maintained within defined thresholds to ensure 'Mizan' (balance) is upheld and overexploitation is prevented in a targeted fishery is Fishing Mortality (F), also known as the Exploitation Rate. Fishing Mortality quantifies the rate at which fish are removed from a population due to fishing activities. It measures the proportion of a fish stock that is harvested by fishing gear over a specific period, thereby directly indicating the fishing pressure exerted on the stock. In the context of fisheries, 'Mizan' represents the ecological equilibrium where the rate of fish removal through harvesting does not exceed the fish stock's natural capacity to replenish itself, ensuring the long-term health and productivity of the marine ecosystem. Tracking Fish....
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