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• 41. [Article] Liberalization vs. Barriers: Experiences from Selected Fish Exporting Countries in Asia

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Liberalization vs. Barriers: Experiences from Selected Fish Exporting Countries in Asia Author: Rab, Mohammed A., Ahmed, Mahfuzuddin, Dey, Madan M., Jahan, Khondker M. Research Paper Title: Liberalization vs. Barriers: Experiences from Selected Fish Exporting Countries in Asia Author: Rab, Mohammed A., Ahmed, Mahfuzuddin, Dey, Madan M., Jahan, Khondker M. Research Paper Close

• 42. [Article] China Squeeze: What Happens When Your Biggest Customer Says No?

  Over the last decade direct exports to China and Hong Kong of Pacific Geoduck have grown to encompass more than 80 percent of U.S. geoduck production. In December 2013 China shut its doors to U.S. geoduck ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: China Squeeze: What Happens When Your Biggest Customer Says No? Author: King, Jonathan Over the last decade direct exports to China and Hong Kong of Pacific Geoduck have grown to encompass more than 80 percent of U.S. geoduck production. In December 2013 China shut its doors to U.S. geoduck over possible arsenic contamination and imports from the U.S. fell from over 250 MT per month to less than one MT per month. What are producers to do when they lose the biggest customer for a $250 million dollar industry? Do prices crater? Did producers find new markets? Are geoducks left in the ground to grow another year? Did regulators in Washington’s wild fishery delay planned auctions or accept lower auction values as the price for keeping revenues flowing. This presentation explores how fishermen, growers, and managers adapted to China’s ban on geoduck imports and the fact that overnight their largest customer could no longer legally accept their product. Title: China Squeeze: What Happens When Your Biggest Customer Says No? Author: King, Jonathan Over the last decade direct exports to China and Hong Kong of Pacific Geoduck have grown to encompass more than 80 percent of U.S. geoduck production. In December 2013 China shut its doors to U.S. geoduck over possible arsenic contamination and imports from the U.S. fell from over 250 MT per month to less than one MT per month. What are producers to do when they lose the biggest customer for a $250 million dollar industry? Do prices crater? Did producers find new markets? Are geoducks left in the ground to grow another year? Did regulators in Washington’s wild fishery delay planned auctions or accept lower auction values as the price for keeping revenues flowing. This presentation explores how fishermen, growers, and managers adapted to China’s ban on geoduck imports and the fact that overnight their largest customer could no longer legally accept their product. Close

• 43. [Article] How can traditional marine resource management support a responsible fishery? Lesson Learned from Maluku

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: How can traditional marine resource management support a responsible fishery? Lesson Learned from Maluku Author: Adhuri, Dedi Supriadi Research Paper Title: How can traditional marine resource management support a responsible fishery? Lesson Learned from Maluku Author: Adhuri, Dedi Supriadi Research Paper Close

• 44. [Article] Evaluating an Experimental Catch Shares Program for Gulf of Mexico Headboats: Year One

  Recreational fishing for popular species like red snapper and grouper in the Gulf of Mexico has followed a familiar pattern to that observed in many commercial fisheries: fishing under regulated open access ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluating an Experimental Catch Shares Program for Gulf of Mexico Headboats: Year One Author: Willard, Daniel, Abbott, Joshua K. Recreational fishing for popular species like red snapper and grouper in the Gulf of Mexico has followed a familiar pattern to that observed in many commercial fisheries: fishing under regulated open access has promoted a “race to the fish” with cascades of shorter seasons, shrinking bag limits, and significant fishery discards. These restrictions may have significant effects on angler welfare – misallocating fish from those with high valuations to those able to fish during the “derby” – and have also made it difficult for vessel owners in the for-hire recreational fishery (e.g., charter and headboats) to sustain viable, year-round businesses. In this atmosphere, Environmental Defense Fund has worked with an affiliation of headboat operators, the Gulf Headboat Collaborative (GHC), to obtain an experimental fishing permit (EFP) from NOAA Fisheries to pilot a headboat catch share (effectively a cooperative) program. Operating under strict catch limits and electronic data reporting requirements, this EFP authorizes up to 20 headboat operators to fish for a limited allocation of red snapper and gag grouper when it is best for their businesses and safest for their customers, instead of being constrained by short and unpredictable season openings. This talk synthesizes data from headboat logbooks (for both GHC and non-GHC vessels) and surveys of headboat owners and passengers to examine the performance of this policy experiment after its first year. Wherever possible we draw upon program evaluation methods to rigorously analyze the effects of the program on number and distribution of fishing trips, revenues and profits of GHC participants. Title: Evaluating an Experimental Catch Shares Program for Gulf of Mexico Headboats: Year One Author: Willard, Daniel, Abbott, Joshua K. Recreational fishing for popular species like red snapper and grouper in the Gulf of Mexico has followed a familiar pattern to that observed in many commercial fisheries: fishing under regulated open access has promoted a “race to the fish” with cascades of shorter seasons, shrinking bag limits, and significant fishery discards. These restrictions may have significant effects on angler welfare – misallocating fish from those with high valuations to those able to fish during the “derby” – and have also made it difficult for vessel owners in the for-hire recreational fishery (e.g., charter and headboats) to sustain viable, year-round businesses. In this atmosphere, Environmental Defense Fund has worked with an affiliation of headboat operators, the Gulf Headboat Collaborative (GHC), to obtain an experimental fishing permit (EFP) from NOAA Fisheries to pilot a headboat catch share (effectively a cooperative) program. Operating under strict catch limits and electronic data reporting requirements, this EFP authorizes up to 20 headboat operators to fish for a limited allocation of red snapper and gag grouper when it is best for their businesses and safest for their customers, instead of being constrained by short and unpredictable season openings. This talk synthesizes data from headboat logbooks (for both GHC and non-GHC vessels) and surveys of headboat owners and passengers to examine the performance of this policy experiment after its first year. Wherever possible we draw upon program evaluation methods to rigorously analyze the effects of the program on number and distribution of fishing trips, revenues and profits of GHC participants. Close

• 45. [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

• 46. [Article] A Comparative Study of Salmon Aquaculture Site Attribution by Public Agencies in Eastern Canada and, Maine, USA (Hoop Jumping vs. Opportunity Cost pricing)

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Comparative Study of Salmon Aquaculture Site Attribution by Public Agencies in Eastern Canada and, Maine, USA (Hoop Jumping vs. Opportunity Cost pricing) Author: Wilson, James R., Boudribila, Youssef Research Paper Title: A Comparative Study of Salmon Aquaculture Site Attribution by Public Agencies in Eastern Canada and, Maine, USA (Hoop Jumping vs. Opportunity Cost pricing) Author: Wilson, James R., Boudribila, Youssef Research Paper Close

• 47. [Article] Evaluation and Simulation of Fishing Capacity and Backward-Bending Supply of the Offshore Fishery in Taiwan

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluation and Simulation of Fishing Capacity and Backward-Bending Supply of the Offshore Fishery in Taiwan Author: Sun, Chin Hwa Research Paper Title: Evaluation and Simulation of Fishing Capacity and Backward-Bending Supply of the Offshore Fishery in Taiwan Author: Sun, Chin Hwa Research Paper Close

• 48. [Article] Co-management of the shrimp fishery in Madagascar

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Co-management of the shrimp fishery in Madagascar Author: Rajaosafara, Sandy, Rojat, Dominique, Chaboud, Christian Research Paper Title: Co-management of the shrimp fishery in Madagascar Author: Rajaosafara, Sandy, Rojat, Dominique, Chaboud, Christian Research Paper Close

• 49. [Article] Evolution of the strategies for betterment of future: A case study of export oriented seafood industry in Sri Lanka

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evolution of the strategies for betterment of future: A case study of export oriented seafood industry in Sri Lanka Author: Yamao, Masahiro, de Silva, Devarahandhi Achini Melda Research Paper Title: Evolution of the strategies for betterment of future: A case study of export oriented seafood industry in Sri Lanka Author: Yamao, Masahiro, de Silva, Devarahandhi Achini Melda Research Paper Close

• 50. [Article] Inefficient Decisions, Emergencies and the Benefits of Delegated Power: Measuring Commission Power in EC Fisheries Policy-Making

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Inefficient Decisions, Emergencies and the Benefits of Delegated Power: Measuring Commission Power in EC Fisheries Policy-Making Author: Rahming, Anne J. Research Paper Title: Inefficient Decisions, Emergencies and the Benefits of Delegated Power: Measuring Commission Power in EC Fisheries Policy-Making Author: Rahming, Anne J. Research Paper Close