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• 81. [Article] Power, Fish, and the Greenhouse on the Columbia River

  The Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. is home to the greatest hydroelectric system in the world. Its dams provide 75 percent of the power needs of nearly 10 million people. But ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Power, Fish, and the Greenhouse on the Columbia River Author: Buchanan, Shepard C. Year: 2001 The Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. is home to the greatest hydroelectric system in the world. Its dams provide 75 percent of the power needs of nearly 10 million people. But the dams also create numerous obstacles to the survival of what was once the world’s greatest salmon fishery. The region spends over $500 million annually to try to restore the fishery and ensure its future survival. However, the changes in river operations implemented to meet fish needs make it much more difficult to meet other environmental goals, such as the development of renewable electric power resources. Renewable resources would help to alleviate the risks associated with global warming. This paper demonstrates an unfortunate irony: that the renewable resources advocated by environmental interests are incompatible with a hydro system that is operated for fish. Such resources could add billions of dollars to the costs of electric power, while providing minimal environmental benefits. Saving the fish and reducing greenhouse gases are two environmental goals that do not appear to be compatible. Title: Power, Fish, and the Greenhouse on the Columbia River Author: Buchanan, Shepard C. Year: 2001 The Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. is home to the greatest hydroelectric system in the world. Its dams provide 75 percent of the power needs of nearly 10 million people. But the dams also create numerous obstacles to the survival of what was once the world’s greatest salmon fishery. The region spends over $500 million annually to try to restore the fishery and ensure its future survival. However, the changes in river operations implemented to meet fish needs make it much more difficult to meet other environmental goals, such as the development of renewable electric power resources. Renewable resources would help to alleviate the risks associated with global warming. This paper demonstrates an unfortunate irony: that the renewable resources advocated by environmental interests are incompatible with a hydro system that is operated for fish. Such resources could add billions of dollars to the costs of electric power, while providing minimal environmental benefits. Saving the fish and reducing greenhouse gases are two environmental goals that do not appear to be compatible. Close

• 82. [Article] An Economic Discussion of the Marine Sport Fisheries in Central and Lower Cook Inlet

  This paper reports on the valuation of the marine halibut and salmon sport fishery of central and lower Cook Inlet, Alaska. The project was designed to simulate changes in economic value and regional economic ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Economic Discussion of the Marine Sport Fisheries in Central and Lower Cook Inlet Author: Criddle, Keith R., Hamel, Charles, Lee, S. Todd, Hermann, Mark Year: 2001 This paper reports on the valuation of the marine halibut and salmon sport fishery of central and lower Cook Inlet, Alaska. The project was designed to simulate changes in economic value and regional economic impacts for environmental analysis but has also been used in fishery allocation management. This study develops a predictive model of participation rate changes for estimation of net benefits to anglers and links the resulting demand function to a regional input-output model for determining expenditure-based impacts of marine sportfishing to the Kenai Peninsula economy. The participation rate model is driven by changes in mean sport fishery attributes such as the expected catch rate and weight for various species as well as the average cost of a fishing day. The total estimated new money brought into the Kenai Peninsula as a result of 259,615 saltwater angler days in central and lower Cook Inlet was $37.4 million in 1997, and the total compensating variation, $25.4 million. Simulations involving changes to sportfishing trip attributes from a 1997 baseline trip are examined and reported in the paper. Title: An Economic Discussion of the Marine Sport Fisheries in Central and Lower Cook Inlet Author: Criddle, Keith R., Hamel, Charles, Lee, S. Todd, Hermann, Mark Year: 2001 This paper reports on the valuation of the marine halibut and salmon sport fishery of central and lower Cook Inlet, Alaska. The project was designed to simulate changes in economic value and regional economic impacts for environmental analysis but has also been used in fishery allocation management. This study develops a predictive model of participation rate changes for estimation of net benefits to anglers and links the resulting demand function to a regional input-output model for determining expenditure-based impacts of marine sportfishing to the Kenai Peninsula economy. The participation rate model is driven by changes in mean sport fishery attributes such as the expected catch rate and weight for various species as well as the average cost of a fishing day. The total estimated new money brought into the Kenai Peninsula as a result of 259,615 saltwater angler days in central and lower Cook Inlet was $37.4 million in 1997, and the total compensating variation, $25.4 million. Simulations involving changes to sportfishing trip attributes from a 1997 baseline trip are examined and reported in the paper. Close

• 83. [Article] New' and 'old' species meet new seafood market: Russian demand for imported seafood products

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: New' and 'old' species meet new seafood market: Russian demand for imported seafood products Author: Tveteras, Sigbjorn, Tveteras, Ragnar Abstract only. Title: New' and 'old' species meet new seafood market: Russian demand for imported seafood products Author: Tveteras, Sigbjorn, Tveteras, Ragnar Abstract only. Close

• 84. [Article] The Paradox of Fairness: The Impact of Escalating Complexity on Fishery Management (extended abstract)

  Abstract only. For complete paper: M. C. Healey and T. Hennessey. 1998. The paradox of fairness: the impact of escalating complexity on fishery management. Marine Policy 22:109-118.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Paradox of Fairness: The Impact of Escalating Complexity on Fishery Management (extended abstract) Author: Hennessey, Tim, Healey, Michael Year: 2001 Abstract only. For complete paper: M. C. Healey and T. Hennessey. 1998. The paradox of fairness: the impact of escalating complexity on fishery management. Marine Policy 22:109-118. Title: The Paradox of Fairness: The Impact of Escalating Complexity on Fishery Management (extended abstract) Author: Hennessey, Tim, Healey, Michael Year: 2001 Abstract only. For complete paper: M. C. Healey and T. Hennessey. 1998. The paradox of fairness: the impact of escalating complexity on fishery management. Marine Policy 22:109-118. Close

• 85. [Article] Over 50 Years of Government Fisheries Service—Then and Now

  As background, at the national level, for many years the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries concentrated on exploratory fishing, gear development, food science, catch statistics, scientific research, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Over 50 Years of Government Fisheries Service—Then and Now Author: Schoning, Robert W. Year: 2001 As background, at the national level, for many years the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries concentrated on exploratory fishing, gear development, food science, catch statistics, scientific research, and marketing, and serviced the commercial industry in a variety of ways. In the early 1970's the name was changed to National Marine Fisheries Service and with the 200 mile law in 1976, its role changed very significantly to include major responsibilities in management and enforcement. It issues more than 400 rules a year. In 1978 its annual budget was about $150 million. In 2000 it is $383 million and the president has requested $657 million for 2001. I will discuss five examples of marine or anadromous fish life, the role government has played, the results to date, and some views about the future. The examples are Columbia River salmon, Pacific halibut, marine mammals, endangered species, and marine fish. Title: Over 50 Years of Government Fisheries Service—Then and Now Author: Schoning, Robert W. Year: 2001 As background, at the national level, for many years the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries concentrated on exploratory fishing, gear development, food science, catch statistics, scientific research, and marketing, and serviced the commercial industry in a variety of ways. In the early 1970's the name was changed to National Marine Fisheries Service and with the 200 mile law in 1976, its role changed very significantly to include major responsibilities in management and enforcement. It issues more than 400 rules a year. In 1978 its annual budget was about $150 million. In 2000 it is $383 million and the president has requested $657 million for 2001. I will discuss five examples of marine or anadromous fish life, the role government has played, the results to date, and some views about the future. The examples are Columbia River salmon, Pacific halibut, marine mammals, endangered species, and marine fish. Close

• 86. [Article] Addressing Fish Uncertainty: The Quest for Rational Decisionmaking

  This paper explores the policy efforts dealing with the problem of declining Pacific Northwest fish runs. Results have been disappointing. Decades of expensive efforts costing billion of dollars have been ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Addressing Fish Uncertainty: The Quest for Rational Decisionmaking Author: Koss, Patricia, Katz, Mike, Shawcross, Jennifer Year: 2001 This paper explores the policy efforts dealing with the problem of declining Pacific Northwest fish runs. Results have been disappointing. Decades of expensive efforts costing billion of dollars have been relatively ineffective in increasing salmon runs. Many species of wild fish continue to decline or remain significantly below target levels of recovery. The issue of scientific and economic uncertainties is examined. Past and current policies have failed to adequately account for these uncertainties. One overall recommendation of this paper is that policymakers and their advisors should explicitly identify any decision criteria upon which they base their judgments or conclusions. A second recommendation is that policy analysis should be explicit about uncertainties. We offer the eighteen decision rules for fashioning fish recovery decisions in an environment of uncertainty. Title: Addressing Fish Uncertainty: The Quest for Rational Decisionmaking Author: Koss, Patricia, Katz, Mike, Shawcross, Jennifer Year: 2001 This paper explores the policy efforts dealing with the problem of declining Pacific Northwest fish runs. Results have been disappointing. Decades of expensive efforts costing billion of dollars have been relatively ineffective in increasing salmon runs. Many species of wild fish continue to decline or remain significantly below target levels of recovery. The issue of scientific and economic uncertainties is examined. Past and current policies have failed to adequately account for these uncertainties. One overall recommendation of this paper is that policymakers and their advisors should explicitly identify any decision criteria upon which they base their judgments or conclusions. A second recommendation is that policy analysis should be explicit about uncertainties. We offer the eighteen decision rules for fashioning fish recovery decisions in an environment of uncertainty. Close

• 87. [Article] The Economics of Controlling Diseases on Fish Farms

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Economics of Controlling Diseases on Fish Farms Author: Liu, Yajie Abstract Only Title: The Economics of Controlling Diseases on Fish Farms Author: Liu, Yajie Abstract Only Close

• 88. [Article] Climate, Competition and The Management of Shared Fish Stocks

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Climate, Competition and The Management of Shared Fish Stocks Author: Miller, Kathleen, Munro, Gordon R., Bjorndal, Trond Research Paper Title: Climate, Competition and The Management of Shared Fish Stocks Author: Miller, Kathleen, Munro, Gordon R., Bjorndal, Trond Research Paper Close

• 89. [Article] International Trade of Fishery Products and Co-operation Opportunities in Chinese Fisheries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: International Trade of Fishery Products and Co-operation Opportunities in Chinese Fisheries Author: Zhang, Xiang-guo Research Paper Title: International Trade of Fishery Products and Co-operation Opportunities in Chinese Fisheries Author: Zhang, Xiang-guo Research Paper Close

• 90. [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