Beyond IFQs in marine fisheries

PERC
Posted: May 30th, 2008 by Thomas L. Knapp

“The evidence is out—fishermen not only catch fish, they can help protect them as well. Individual fishing quotas (IFQs), harvest cooperatives, and other limited access privilege programs have put fishermen in a fisheries management role and allowed them to reap what they sow. Now, new institutional ‘ingredients’ are emerging to help further define roles for fishermen in management and research.” [executive summary — full article available in PDF] (05/08)

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