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• 1. [Article] Institutional Changes to Fisheries Management Systems Caused by the TAC in Japan

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Institutional Changes to Fisheries Management Systems Caused by the TAC in Japan Author: Hidaka, Takeshi Research Paper Title: Institutional Changes to Fisheries Management Systems Caused by the TAC in Japan Author: Hidaka, Takeshi Research Paper Close

• 2. [Article] Operationalizing Open-Source Electronic Monitoring in New England Groundfish Sectors: Is the Future of Monitoring More Cost Effective than the Past?

  Electronic monitoring (EM) systems hold promise for the future collection of fishery-dependent data, either to supplement human at-sea observers or replace them. Several pilot studies have been conducted ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Operationalizing Open-Source Electronic Monitoring in New England Groundfish Sectors: Is the Future of Monitoring More Cost Effective than the Past? Author: Barney, Amanda, Joyce, Jessica Electronic monitoring (EM) systems hold promise for the future collection of fishery-dependent data, either to supplement human at-sea observers or replace them. Several pilot studies have been conducted on EM in the New England groundfish fleet, though there are still on the water operational and shore-side protocols to further test and refine, not to mention the lack of guiding policy around an EM program for the groundfish fleet. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Ecotrust Canada, along with the Maine Coast Community Sector and The Nature Conservancy are entering the third year of a collaborative project to operationalize EM systems on gillnet and trawl vessels in groundfish sectors. The focus of the systems in the first two years has been to obtain species IDs and weights (from lengths) from the video to validate captain’s estimates of the same data in their haul-by-haul log. In Year 3, we are collaborating with NMFS to develop an EM project in fishing year (FY) 2015 that will continue to test proof of concept for a fully operational system in FY 2016 that would replace sector at-sea monitors (ASMs). The groundfish fleet may have to fund ASMs as early as FY2015, and there is a need for a more cost-effective alternative to human observers. This project has been designed with the industry cost-limitations in mind, and depending on the ultimate program requirements for EM, may prove some cost savings to fishermen, but what are the trade-offs? Title: Operationalizing Open-Source Electronic Monitoring in New England Groundfish Sectors: Is the Future of Monitoring More Cost Effective than the Past? Author: Barney, Amanda, Joyce, Jessica Electronic monitoring (EM) systems hold promise for the future collection of fishery-dependent data, either to supplement human at-sea observers or replace them. Several pilot studies have been conducted on EM in the New England groundfish fleet, though there are still on the water operational and shore-side protocols to further test and refine, not to mention the lack of guiding policy around an EM program for the groundfish fleet. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Ecotrust Canada, along with the Maine Coast Community Sector and The Nature Conservancy are entering the third year of a collaborative project to operationalize EM systems on gillnet and trawl vessels in groundfish sectors. The focus of the systems in the first two years has been to obtain species IDs and weights (from lengths) from the video to validate captain’s estimates of the same data in their haul-by-haul log. In Year 3, we are collaborating with NMFS to develop an EM project in fishing year (FY) 2015 that will continue to test proof of concept for a fully operational system in FY 2016 that would replace sector at-sea monitors (ASMs). The groundfish fleet may have to fund ASMs as early as FY2015, and there is a need for a more cost-effective alternative to human observers. This project has been designed with the industry cost-limitations in mind, and depending on the ultimate program requirements for EM, may prove some cost savings to fishermen, but what are the trade-offs? Close

• 3. [Article] Operationalizing Open-Source Electronic Monitoring in New England Groundfish Sectors: Is the Future of Monitoring More Cost Effective than the Past?

  Electronic monitoring (EM) systems hold promise for the future collection of fishery-dependent data, either to supplement human at-sea observers or replace them. Several pilot studies have been conducted ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Operationalizing Open-Source Electronic Monitoring in New England Groundfish Sectors: Is the Future of Monitoring More Cost Effective than the Past? Author: Barney, Amanda, Joyce, Jessica Electronic monitoring (EM) systems hold promise for the future collection of fishery-dependent data, either to supplement human at-sea observers or replace them. Several pilot studies have been conducted on EM in the New England groundfish fleet, though there are still on the water operational and shore-side protocols to further test and refine, not to mention the lack of guiding policy around an EM program for the groundfish fleet. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Ecotrust Canada, along with the Maine Coast Community Sector and The Nature Conservancy are entering the third year of a collaborative project to operationalize EM systems on gillnet and trawl vessels in groundfish sectors. The focus of the systems in the first two years has been to obtain species IDs and weights (from lengths) from the video to validate captain’s estimates of the same data in their haul-by-haul log. In Year 3, we are collaborating with NMFS to develop an EM project in fishing year (FY) 2015 that will continue to test proof of concept for a fully operational system in FY 2016 that would replace sector at-sea monitors (ASMs). The groundfish fleet may have to fund ASMs as early as FY2015, and there is a need for a more cost-effective alternative to human observers. This project has been designed with the industry cost-limitations in mind, and depending on the ultimate program requirements for EM, may prove some cost savings to fishermen, but what are the trade-offs? Title: Operationalizing Open-Source Electronic Monitoring in New England Groundfish Sectors: Is the Future of Monitoring More Cost Effective than the Past? Author: Barney, Amanda, Joyce, Jessica Electronic monitoring (EM) systems hold promise for the future collection of fishery-dependent data, either to supplement human at-sea observers or replace them. Several pilot studies have been conducted on EM in the New England groundfish fleet, though there are still on the water operational and shore-side protocols to further test and refine, not to mention the lack of guiding policy around an EM program for the groundfish fleet. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Ecotrust Canada, along with the Maine Coast Community Sector and The Nature Conservancy are entering the third year of a collaborative project to operationalize EM systems on gillnet and trawl vessels in groundfish sectors. The focus of the systems in the first two years has been to obtain species IDs and weights (from lengths) from the video to validate captain’s estimates of the same data in their haul-by-haul log. In Year 3, we are collaborating with NMFS to develop an EM project in fishing year (FY) 2015 that will continue to test proof of concept for a fully operational system in FY 2016 that would replace sector at-sea monitors (ASMs). The groundfish fleet may have to fund ASMs as early as FY2015, and there is a need for a more cost-effective alternative to human observers. This project has been designed with the industry cost-limitations in mind, and depending on the ultimate program requirements for EM, may prove some cost savings to fishermen, but what are the trade-offs? Close

• 4. [Article] Issues in monitoring fisheries management performance

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Issues in monitoring fisheries management performance Author: Campbell, David, Stokes, Adam, Brown, Debbie Research Paper Title: Issues in monitoring fisheries management performance Author: Campbell, David, Stokes, Adam, Brown, Debbie Research Paper Close

• 5. [Article] Individual Habitat Quotas for Fisheries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Individual Habitat Quotas for Fisheries Author: Holland, Daniel S., Schnier, Kurt E. Research Paper Title: Individual Habitat Quotas for Fisheries Author: Holland, Daniel S., Schnier, Kurt E. Research Paper Close

• 6. [Article] Traditional management of artisanal fisheries in North East Nigeria : a research framework

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Traditional management of artisanal fisheries in North East Nigeria : a research framework Author: Neiland, Arthur E., Sarch, Marie-Therese Research Paper Title: Traditional management of artisanal fisheries in North East Nigeria : a research framework Author: Neiland, Arthur E., Sarch, Marie-Therese Research Paper Close

• 7. [Article] A Review of Policy Instruments used to manage Protected Resources

  Choosing a policy instrument is a strategic choice. In the case of fisheries interactions with marine mammals and sea turtles, the preferred policy instrument has been a command-and-control approach such ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Review of Policy Instruments used to manage Protected Resources Author: Magnusson, Gisele, Bisack, Kathryn Choosing a policy instrument is a strategic choice. In the case of fisheries interactions with marine mammals and sea turtles, the preferred policy instrument has been a command-and-control approach such as effort reductions (e.g. area closures) and/or technology standards (e.g. gear modifications), even though market based approaches are available. Since monitoring, compliance and enforcement is more challenging and costly for protected resources this can be significant in the choice of instrument. We examine a case study to identify current and alternative criteria that can be used to identify the strengths and weakness of various policy instruments designed to protect marine mammals and sea turtles. Title: A Review of Policy Instruments used to manage Protected Resources Author: Magnusson, Gisele, Bisack, Kathryn Choosing a policy instrument is a strategic choice. In the case of fisheries interactions with marine mammals and sea turtles, the preferred policy instrument has been a command-and-control approach such as effort reductions (e.g. area closures) and/or technology standards (e.g. gear modifications), even though market based approaches are available. Since monitoring, compliance and enforcement is more challenging and costly for protected resources this can be significant in the choice of instrument. We examine a case study to identify current and alternative criteria that can be used to identify the strengths and weakness of various policy instruments designed to protect marine mammals and sea turtles. Close

• 8. [Article] Cultured Marine Forest as a Key Concept for Responsible Fisheries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Cultured Marine Forest as a Key Concept for Responsible Fisheries Author: Matsuda, Yoshiaki Research Paper Title: Cultured Marine Forest as a Key Concept for Responsible Fisheries Author: Matsuda, Yoshiaki Research Paper Close

• 9. [Article] Renewal Fishery Resource Abundance and Poverty Eradication for Coastal Fishermen in Thailand

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Renewal Fishery Resource Abundance and Poverty Eradication for Coastal Fishermen in Thailand Author: Tokrisna, Ruangrai Research Paper Title: Renewal Fishery Resource Abundance and Poverty Eradication for Coastal Fishermen in Thailand Author: Tokrisna, Ruangrai Research Paper Close

• 10. [Article] Case Studies on Co-management of Artisanal Fisheries of Sri Lanka

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Case Studies on Co-management of Artisanal Fisheries of Sri Lanka Author: Wattage, Premachandra, Amarasinghe, Upali S., Gunawardane, Nuwan D.P. Research Paper Title: Case Studies on Co-management of Artisanal Fisheries of Sri Lanka Author: Wattage, Premachandra, Amarasinghe, Upali S., Gunawardane, Nuwan D.P. Research Paper Close

• 11. [Article] Observing Recovery: The Role of Implicit Discount Rates in ITQ Fisheries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Observing Recovery: The Role of Implicit Discount Rates in ITQ Fisheries Author: Batstone, Chris, Sharp, Basil Research Paper Title: Observing Recovery: The Role of Implicit Discount Rates in ITQ Fisheries Author: Batstone, Chris, Sharp, Basil Research Paper Close

• 12. [Article] Implementation of Stakeholder Objectives Through Harvest Strategy Optimisation

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Implementation of Stakeholder Objectives Through Harvest Strategy Optimisation Author: Gallagher, Charmaine Marie Research Paper Title: Implementation of Stakeholder Objectives Through Harvest Strategy Optimisation Author: Gallagher, Charmaine Marie Research Paper Close

• 13. [Article] Counting the Current Costs of Salmonid Disease Free Status in the UK

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Counting the Current Costs of Salmonid Disease Free Status in the UK Author: Moran, Dominic, Fofana, Abdulai Research Paper Title: Counting the Current Costs of Salmonid Disease Free Status in the UK Author: Moran, Dominic, Fofana, Abdulai Research Paper Close

• 14. [Article] Assessing the Accuracy of High Spatial Resolution Effort Data: Comparing VMS and Logbook Data in the California Groundfish Trawl Fishery

  Fisheries management is increasingly being conducted at finer scales of spatial resolution. The spatial distribution of fish stocks is recognized as being an important aspect of stock abundance and spatial ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Assessing the Accuracy of High Spatial Resolution Effort Data: Comparing VMS and Logbook Data in the California Groundfish Trawl Fishery Author: Thomas-Smyth, Alice, Speir, Cameron, Mamula, Aaron Fisheries management is increasingly being conducted at finer scales of spatial resolution. The spatial distribution of fish stocks is recognized as being an important aspect of stock abundance and spatial management tools, such as marine reserves, have become common. Information on the spatial distribution of fishing effort is critical to conducting this type of spatially-oriented management for at least two reasons. First, harvest information from individual vessels can generate data used in higher spatial resolution stock assessment. Second, understanding the location choice behavior of fishermen is important in understanding the effects of policy on both fish stocks and the fishermen themselves. In this paper, we compare for consistency two sources of two high-resolution data sets on fishing location: self-reported logbook data and vessel monitoring system data. Title: Assessing the Accuracy of High Spatial Resolution Effort Data: Comparing VMS and Logbook Data in the California Groundfish Trawl Fishery Author: Thomas-Smyth, Alice, Speir, Cameron, Mamula, Aaron Fisheries management is increasingly being conducted at finer scales of spatial resolution. The spatial distribution of fish stocks is recognized as being an important aspect of stock abundance and spatial management tools, such as marine reserves, have become common. Information on the spatial distribution of fishing effort is critical to conducting this type of spatially-oriented management for at least two reasons. First, harvest information from individual vessels can generate data used in higher spatial resolution stock assessment. Second, understanding the location choice behavior of fishermen is important in understanding the effects of policy on both fish stocks and the fishermen themselves. In this paper, we compare for consistency two sources of two high-resolution data sets on fishing location: self-reported logbook data and vessel monitoring system data. Close

• 15. [Article] Use of decision trees in analysis of the potential gain from approved zone status under the ETJ shellfish health regime

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Use of decision trees in analysis of the potential gain from approved zone status under the ETJ shellfish health regime Author: Sutherland, Roy, Revell, Brian Research Paper Title: Use of decision trees in analysis of the potential gain from approved zone status under the ETJ shellfish health regime Author: Sutherland, Roy, Revell, Brian Research Paper Close

• 16. [Article] An Evaluation of The Commercial Fishing License Policy in The Philippines

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Evaluation of The Commercial Fishing License Policy in The Philippines Author: Trinidad, Annabelle Cruz Research Paper Title: An Evaluation of The Commercial Fishing License Policy in The Philippines Author: Trinidad, Annabelle Cruz Research Paper Close

• 17. [Article] Imperfect Compliance, Credibility, and Heterogeneous Governance in a Metapopulation

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Imperfect Compliance, Credibility, and Heterogeneous Governance in a Metapopulation Author: Herrera, Guillermo Research Paper Title: Imperfect Compliance, Credibility, and Heterogeneous Governance in a Metapopulation Author: Herrera, Guillermo Research Paper Close

• 18. [Article] Fisheries Management in Dominican Republic: The Role of International Cooperation For Responsible Fisheries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fisheries Management in Dominican Republic: The Role of International Cooperation For Responsible Fisheries Author: Mateo, Jeannette Research Paper Title: Fisheries Management in Dominican Republic: The Role of International Cooperation For Responsible Fisheries Author: Mateo, Jeannette Research Paper Close

• 19. [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

• 20. [Article] Community based fishery management in Hyogo Prefecture, Seto Inland Sea

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Community based fishery management in Hyogo Prefecture, Seto Inland Sea Author: Tokrisna, Ruangrai Research Paper Title: Community based fishery management in Hyogo Prefecture, Seto Inland Sea Author: Tokrisna, Ruangrai Research Paper Close

• 21. [Article] Rights based management of industrial fisheries in a small coastal territory

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Rights based management of industrial fisheries in a small coastal territory Author: Harte, Michael James Research Paper Title: Rights based management of industrial fisheries in a small coastal territory Author: Harte, Michael James Research Paper Close

• 22. [Article] Economic Instruments for Thai Marine Rehabilitation

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Economic Instruments for Thai Marine Rehabilitation Author: Tokrisna, Ruangrai Research Paper Title: Economic Instruments for Thai Marine Rehabilitation Author: Tokrisna, Ruangrai Research Paper Close

• 23. [Article] Are Commercial Fishers Risk Lovers?

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Are Commercial Fishers Risk Lovers? Author: Martinsson, Peter, Eggert, Hakan Research Paper Title: Are Commercial Fishers Risk Lovers? Author: Martinsson, Peter, Eggert, Hakan Research Paper Close

• 24. [Article] Socio-Economic Indicators for the Adriatic Sea Demersal Fisheries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Socio-Economic Indicators for the Adriatic Sea Demersal Fisheries Author: Spagnolo, Massimo, Accadia, Paolo Research Paper Title: Socio-Economic Indicators for the Adriatic Sea Demersal Fisheries Author: Spagnolo, Massimo, Accadia, Paolo Research Paper Close

• 25. [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

• 26. [Article] Control of Foreign Fisheries: Developing Management Strategies to Maximise National Economic Benefits

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Control of Foreign Fisheries: Developing Management Strategies to Maximise National Economic Benefits Author: Parkes, Graeme, Wakeford, Robert, Kirkwood, Geoff Research Paper Title: Control of Foreign Fisheries: Developing Management Strategies to Maximise National Economic Benefits Author: Parkes, Graeme, Wakeford, Robert, Kirkwood, Geoff Research Paper Close

• 27. [Article] Aquatic Resources and Rural Livelihoods in Cambodia: An Economic Valuation

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Aquatic Resources and Rural Livelihoods in Cambodia: An Economic Valuation Author: Ahmed, Mahfuzuddin, Yeo, Bee Hong, Petersen, Elizabeth, Israel, Danilo, Hong, Meen Chee Research Paper Title: Aquatic Resources and Rural Livelihoods in Cambodia: An Economic Valuation Author: Ahmed, Mahfuzuddin, Yeo, Bee Hong, Petersen, Elizabeth, Israel, Danilo, Hong, Meen Chee Research Paper Close

• 28. [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

• 29. [Article] Development of a Marine Strategy for Qeshm Island

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Development of a Marine Strategy for Qeshm Island Author: Shallard, Bruce Research Paper Title: Development of a Marine Strategy for Qeshm Island Author: Shallard, Bruce Research Paper Close

• 30. [Article] Analyzing the Economic Effects of Aquatic Animal Disease Control Regime in Korea

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Analyzing the Economic Effects of Aquatic Animal Disease Control Regime in Korea Author: Pyo, Hee-Dong, Lee, Sang-Go Research Paper Title: Analyzing the Economic Effects of Aquatic Animal Disease Control Regime in Korea Author: Pyo, Hee-Dong, Lee, Sang-Go Research Paper Close

• 31. [Article] A Bio-Economic Simulation Model for the Italian Fisheries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Bio-Economic Simulation Model for the Italian Fisheries Author: Spagnolo, Massimo, Accadia, Paolo Research Paper Title: A Bio-Economic Simulation Model for the Italian Fisheries Author: Spagnolo, Massimo, Accadia, Paolo Research Paper Close

• 32. [Article] An Economic and Policy Assessment of Industry Funded Geoduck Enhancement in British Columbia

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Economic and Policy Assessment of Industry Funded Geoduck Enhancement in British Columbia Author: James, Michelle Research Paper Title: An Economic and Policy Assessment of Industry Funded Geoduck Enhancement in British Columbia Author: James, Michelle Research Paper Close

• 33. [Article] Fishing for a Purpose: New Zealand's Objectives-Based Fisheries Plans

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fishing for a Purpose: New Zealand's Objectives-Based Fisheries Plans Author: Leslie, Stefan Research Paper Title: Fishing for a Purpose: New Zealand's Objectives-Based Fisheries Plans Author: Leslie, Stefan Research Paper Close

• 34. [Article] Fisheries management privatisation : a case study of Sierra Leone

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fisheries management privatisation : a case study of Sierra Leone Author: Turay, Foday Research Paper Title: Fisheries management privatisation : a case study of Sierra Leone Author: Turay, Foday Research Paper Close

• 35. [Article] Devolved management of fish quotas in the United Kingdom: producers' organizations and individual quota systems

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Devolved management of fish quotas in the United Kingdom: producers' organizations and individual quota systems Author: Hatche, Aaron Research Paper Title: Devolved management of fish quotas in the United Kingdom: producers' organizations and individual quota systems Author: Hatche, Aaron Research Paper Close

• 36. [Article] Combining Fishermen’s Knowledge with Economic Models to Locate and Evaluate Gray Meat Outbreaks in Atlantic Sea Scallops

  Atlantic sea scallop fisheries in Iceland and the United States have been subject to outbreaks of ‘gray meat’, a disease caused by infestation by a new species of apicomplexan parasite that causes progressive ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Combining Fishermen’s Knowledge with Economic Models to Locate and Evaluate Gray Meat Outbreaks in Atlantic Sea Scallops Author: Levesque, Megan, Inglis, Susan, Endicott, Mike, Stokesbury, Kevin, St. Martin, Kevin, Kristmundsson, Arni, Freeman, Mark A., Georgianna, Daniel, Lee, Min-Yang Atlantic sea scallop fisheries in Iceland and the United States have been subject to outbreaks of ‘gray meat’, a disease caused by infestation by a new species of apicomplexan parasite that causes progressive myodegeneration of scallop meats that kills scallops and reduces recruitment. Due to reduced exvessel value, fishermen discard gray meats, and if possible, move to different fishing areas. Scallop biomass in Iceland dropped from 80% in 1999 to 10% in 2005 due to discards, natural mortality and recruitment failure attributed to gray meat infestation. Initial interviews with U.S. fishermen on the locations of gray meat outbreaks and daily monitoring of the scallop auction reveal that the condition persists in Georges Bank and the range of the infection appears to be large and increasing. This paper reports the spatial and temporal location of gray meats, and oceanographic conditions associated with gray meat infestations in the U.S. We also report the effects of gray meats on scallop exvessel price at the Whaling City Seafood Display Auction. We also examine the loss of biomass of scallops in the 2012 access fishery in Closed Area 1 due to gray meat infestation and discards of gray meat scallops, which led to the early closing of the access fishery after only about one half of allowed scallop trips had been taken. During this access fishery, the scallop biomass declined from 28 million pounds according to the SMAST video survey in 2011 to less than 10 million pounds in 2013. Title: Combining Fishermen’s Knowledge with Economic Models to Locate and Evaluate Gray Meat Outbreaks in Atlantic Sea Scallops Author: Levesque, Megan, Inglis, Susan, Endicott, Mike, Stokesbury, Kevin, St. Martin, Kevin, Kristmundsson, Arni, Freeman, Mark A., Georgianna, Daniel, Lee, Min-Yang Atlantic sea scallop fisheries in Iceland and the United States have been subject to outbreaks of ‘gray meat’, a disease caused by infestation by a new species of apicomplexan parasite that causes progressive myodegeneration of scallop meats that kills scallops and reduces recruitment. Due to reduced exvessel value, fishermen discard gray meats, and if possible, move to different fishing areas. Scallop biomass in Iceland dropped from 80% in 1999 to 10% in 2005 due to discards, natural mortality and recruitment failure attributed to gray meat infestation. Initial interviews with U.S. fishermen on the locations of gray meat outbreaks and daily monitoring of the scallop auction reveal that the condition persists in Georges Bank and the range of the infection appears to be large and increasing. This paper reports the spatial and temporal location of gray meats, and oceanographic conditions associated with gray meat infestations in the U.S. We also report the effects of gray meats on scallop exvessel price at the Whaling City Seafood Display Auction. We also examine the loss of biomass of scallops in the 2012 access fishery in Closed Area 1 due to gray meat infestation and discards of gray meat scallops, which led to the early closing of the access fishery after only about one half of allowed scallop trips had been taken. During this access fishery, the scallop biomass declined from 28 million pounds according to the SMAST video survey in 2011 to less than 10 million pounds in 2013. Close

• 37. [Article] Economic Feasibility of Producing Oysters Using a Small-Scale Hawaiian Fishpond Model

  While studies have long examined the economic viability of oyster industries along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the mainland United States, Hawai`i has had no industry to speak of in modern times. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Economic Feasibility of Producing Oysters Using a Small-Scale Hawaiian Fishpond Model Author: Leung, PingSun, Haws, Maria, Chen, Jessie, Fong, Quentin While studies have long examined the economic viability of oyster industries along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the mainland United States, Hawai`i has had no industry to speak of in modern times. This may soon change due to the recent establishment of a long-absent water quality monitoring program required to classify shellfish growing areas. The first oyster farms have been established in traditional Hawaiian fishponds and in one case, clams are being produced in polyculture with shrimp. This potential for a new bivalve market, combined with the twenty-five-year absence of the industry and dearth of literature on the novel use of fishponds for the purpose of oyster farming, provide opportunity for an assessment of economic feasibility of raw oyster production in the state. The State Shellfish Sanitation Plan also differs from those in other states in ways that entail economic costs. For example, in most cases depuration utilizing artificial seawater will be required. In order to address the return to risk, capital, and management, a cost-benefit analysis was conducted with data collected from Hawai`i’s only certified oyster farm. Results show that net return is near the breakeven point, and is highly dependent on the optimal levels of three key variables: oyster mortality rate, market price, and quantity of seed planted. The proposed three-fold expansion has costs reflected primarily in materials and supply expenses. Total costs did not increase three-fold, as a linear relationship would imply, thereby suggesting some economy of scale is present. Title: Economic Feasibility of Producing Oysters Using a Small-Scale Hawaiian Fishpond Model Author: Leung, PingSun, Haws, Maria, Chen, Jessie, Fong, Quentin While studies have long examined the economic viability of oyster industries along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the mainland United States, Hawai`i has had no industry to speak of in modern times. This may soon change due to the recent establishment of a long-absent water quality monitoring program required to classify shellfish growing areas. The first oyster farms have been established in traditional Hawaiian fishponds and in one case, clams are being produced in polyculture with shrimp. This potential for a new bivalve market, combined with the twenty-five-year absence of the industry and dearth of literature on the novel use of fishponds for the purpose of oyster farming, provide opportunity for an assessment of economic feasibility of raw oyster production in the state. The State Shellfish Sanitation Plan also differs from those in other states in ways that entail economic costs. For example, in most cases depuration utilizing artificial seawater will be required. In order to address the return to risk, capital, and management, a cost-benefit analysis was conducted with data collected from Hawai`i’s only certified oyster farm. Results show that net return is near the breakeven point, and is highly dependent on the optimal levels of three key variables: oyster mortality rate, market price, and quantity of seed planted. The proposed three-fold expansion has costs reflected primarily in materials and supply expenses. Total costs did not increase three-fold, as a linear relationship would imply, thereby suggesting some economy of scale is present. Close

• 38. [Article] Data Collection and Measurement in the Northeast US

  Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Data Collection and Measurement in the Northeast US Author: Rountree, Barbara Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), Corvallis, 2017. Title: Data Collection and Measurement in the Northeast US Author: Rountree, Barbara Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), Corvallis, 2017. Close

• 39. [Article] The Economic Viability of Small- vs. Large-Scale Fisheries: An Example from Mexico

  Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Economic Viability of Small- vs. Large-Scale Fisheries: An Example from Mexico Author: Schuhbauer, Anna, Sumaila, U. Rashid, Cisneros-Montemayor, Andrés Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), Corvallis, 2017. Title: The Economic Viability of Small- vs. Large-Scale Fisheries: An Example from Mexico Author: Schuhbauer, Anna, Sumaila, U. Rashid, Cisneros-Montemayor, Andrés Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), Corvallis, 2017. Close

• 40. [Article] Commercial Fishing Behavior under Changing Ocean Conditions: Spatial Analysis of the US West Coast Salmon Fishery

  Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Commercial Fishing Behavior under Changing Ocean Conditions: Spatial Analysis of the US West Coast Salmon Fishery Author: Thomas-Smyth, Alice, Speir, Cameron Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), Corvallis, 2017. Title: Commercial Fishing Behavior under Changing Ocean Conditions: Spatial Analysis of the US West Coast Salmon Fishery Author: Thomas-Smyth, Alice, Speir, Cameron Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), Corvallis, 2017. Close

• 41. [Article] The Political Economy of Tuna Exploitation in the Western Indian Ocean - Geopolitics and Resource Management

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Political Economy of Tuna Exploitation in the Western Indian Ocean - Geopolitics and Resource Management Author: Barnes, Colin T., Ansell, Neil Research Paper Title: The Political Economy of Tuna Exploitation in the Western Indian Ocean - Geopolitics and Resource Management Author: Barnes, Colin T., Ansell, Neil Research Paper Close