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• 1. [Article] American consumers’ eating patterns of fish and knowledge of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: American consumers’ eating patterns of fish and knowledge of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids Author: Martin, Anna B., Kudo, Koei Research Paper Title: American consumers’ eating patterns of fish and knowledge of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids Author: Martin, Anna B., Kudo, Koei Research Paper Close

• 2. [Article] The Effects of Derelict Gear on Blue Crab Production in the Chesapeake Bay

  Several factors currently threaten blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) in the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to poor water quality, degraded habitat, and shifting environmental conditions, derelict gear has recently ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Effects of Derelict Gear on Blue Crab Production in the Chesapeake Bay Author: Bilkovic, Donna M., Scheld, Andrew M., Havens, Kirk J. Several factors currently threaten blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) in the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to poor water quality, degraded habitat, and shifting environmental conditions, derelict gear has recently been recognized as a significant source of mortality for this economically and culturally significant species. From 2008 through 2014, commercial watermen in Virginia were hired during their winter off season to locate, document, and remove derelict gear as part of a larger research effort to determine the biological impacts of marine debris in the Chesapeake Bay. Data on derelict gear removal generated by this research was subsequently paired with spatially resolved catch and effort data and entered into a translog production model used to estimate the economic effects of derelict gear on commercial blue crab production. Model results indicate removal significantly improved pot production and economic profits, a finding which had been previously confounded by concurrent blue crab management action. Our research builds on previous work through explicit acknowledgment of important spatial production differences and incorporation of derelict gear removal. Title: The Effects of Derelict Gear on Blue Crab Production in the Chesapeake Bay Author: Bilkovic, Donna M., Scheld, Andrew M., Havens, Kirk J. Several factors currently threaten blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) in the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to poor water quality, degraded habitat, and shifting environmental conditions, derelict gear has recently been recognized as a significant source of mortality for this economically and culturally significant species. From 2008 through 2014, commercial watermen in Virginia were hired during their winter off season to locate, document, and remove derelict gear as part of a larger research effort to determine the biological impacts of marine debris in the Chesapeake Bay. Data on derelict gear removal generated by this research was subsequently paired with spatially resolved catch and effort data and entered into a translog production model used to estimate the economic effects of derelict gear on commercial blue crab production. Model results indicate removal significantly improved pot production and economic profits, a finding which had been previously confounded by concurrent blue crab management action. Our research builds on previous work through explicit acknowledgment of important spatial production differences and incorporation of derelict gear removal. Close

• 3. [Article] The Cost of Avoiding Sea Cucumber Stock Depletion

  In 2013 a stock of sea cucumber (Isostichopus badionotus) was discovered in northern shelf of Yucatan. A survey calculated a biomass of 17,600 tons. The species has an attractive price for local fishers, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Cost of Avoiding Sea Cucumber Stock Depletion Author: Hernández-Flores, Alvaro, Cuevas-Jiménez, Alfonso, Aranda-Nah, Javier In 2013 a stock of sea cucumber (Isostichopus badionotus) was discovered in northern shelf of Yucatan. A survey calculated a biomass of 17,600 tons. The species has an attractive price for local fishers, therefore, in order to avoid the “race for sea cucumbers” and the collapse of the stock, authorities established a total quota of 1,278 tones, issued a limited number of permits and restricted the fishing season to six weeks. Because of fishers’ dynamic behavior and the installed local fishing capacity, the applied effort was higher than the authorized (750 boats per day). Regulations were not enough to avoid excess fishing and entry of non-authorized boats, driving the stock to a low level. We developed a spatial and density dependent bioeconomic model which calculates an optimum pathway to maximize the profits without putting the stock in peril. The model operates seasonally in the short-run. Because of catchability and cost depend on the sea cucumbers densities, both were modeled with asymptotic functions. In order to avoid the Allee effect, the species requires a minimum density of 0.1 individuals per square meter. Our results indicate that the maximum quota could be 5,700 tons, which is about 32% of the vulnerable biomass. This quota would produce profits of US$2,300,000. If minimum density were neglected, the system would lead the biomass to 8,400 tons, instead 11,000 tons, with extra profits of US$76,000; however, in such level the density would be 0.08 individual per square meter, reaching the Allee effect and impeding the stock recovery. Title: The Cost of Avoiding Sea Cucumber Stock Depletion Author: Hernández-Flores, Alvaro, Cuevas-Jiménez, Alfonso, Aranda-Nah, Javier In 2013 a stock of sea cucumber (Isostichopus badionotus) was discovered in northern shelf of Yucatan. A survey calculated a biomass of 17,600 tons. The species has an attractive price for local fishers, therefore, in order to avoid the “race for sea cucumbers” and the collapse of the stock, authorities established a total quota of 1,278 tones, issued a limited number of permits and restricted the fishing season to six weeks. Because of fishers’ dynamic behavior and the installed local fishing capacity, the applied effort was higher than the authorized (750 boats per day). Regulations were not enough to avoid excess fishing and entry of non-authorized boats, driving the stock to a low level. We developed a spatial and density dependent bioeconomic model which calculates an optimum pathway to maximize the profits without putting the stock in peril. The model operates seasonally in the short-run. Because of catchability and cost depend on the sea cucumbers densities, both were modeled with asymptotic functions. In order to avoid the Allee effect, the species requires a minimum density of 0.1 individuals per square meter. Our results indicate that the maximum quota could be 5,700 tons, which is about 32% of the vulnerable biomass. This quota would produce profits of US$2,300,000. If minimum density were neglected, the system would lead the biomass to 8,400 tons, instead 11,000 tons, with extra profits of US$76,000; however, in such level the density would be 0.08 individual per square meter, reaching the Allee effect and impeding the stock recovery. Close

• 4. [Article] Fish consumption within the Finnish catering market

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fish consumption within the Finnish catering market Author: Honkanen, Asmo Research Paper Title: Fish consumption within the Finnish catering market Author: Honkanen, Asmo Research Paper Close

• 5. [Article] A Bioeconomic Simulation Model of a Fishery Using Area Rotation Under Uncertainty

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Bioeconomic Simulation Model of a Fishery Using Area Rotation Under Uncertainty Author: Quigley-Lemieux, Kathryn, Sylvia, Gil Research Paper Title: A Bioeconomic Simulation Model of a Fishery Using Area Rotation Under Uncertainty Author: Quigley-Lemieux, Kathryn, Sylvia, Gil Research Paper Close

• 6. [Article] Estimating Heterogeneous Primal Capacity and Capacity Utilization Measures in a Multi-Species Fishery

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Estimating Heterogeneous Primal Capacity and Capacity Utilization Measures in a Multi-Species Fishery Author: Felthoven, Ronald, Schnier, Kurt Research Paper Title: Estimating Heterogeneous Primal Capacity and Capacity Utilization Measures in a Multi-Species Fishery Author: Felthoven, Ronald, Schnier, Kurt Research Paper Close

• 7. [Article] Global Ex-Vessel Fish Price Database: Construction and Applications

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Global Ex-Vessel Fish Price Database: Construction and Applications Author: Sumaila, Ussif Rashid, Pauly, Daniel, Marsden, A. Dale, Watson, Reg Research Paper Title: Global Ex-Vessel Fish Price Database: Construction and Applications Author: Sumaila, Ussif Rashid, Pauly, Daniel, Marsden, A. Dale, Watson, Reg Research Paper Close

• 8. [Article] Can the Knowledge Society Turn Around 500 Years of Overfishing?

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Can the Knowledge Society Turn Around 500 Years of Overfishing? Author: Froese, Rainer, Stern-Pirlot, Amanda Research Paper Title: Can the Knowledge Society Turn Around 500 Years of Overfishing? Author: Froese, Rainer, Stern-Pirlot, Amanda Research Paper Close

• 9. [Article] Presentation of the newly launched INCOFISH portal at www.incofish.org

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Presentation of the newly launched INCOFISH portal at www.incofish.org Author: Opitz, Silvia Research Paper Title: Presentation of the newly launched INCOFISH portal at www.incofish.org Author: Opitz, Silvia Research Paper Close

• 10. [Article] Regulatory Compliance in Lake Victoria Fisheries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Regulatory Compliance in Lake Victoria Fisheries Author: Eggert, Hakan, Lokina, Razack Research Paper Title: Regulatory Compliance in Lake Victoria Fisheries Author: Eggert, Hakan, Lokina, Razack Research Paper Close