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• 1. [Article] New England Commercial Ground-fishermen: Adaptation and Transition

  Fishing years 2012 -2013 brought declines in socio-economic performance for the Northeast groundfish fishery. Severe reductions in catch limits for key species such as Atlantic cod have constrained fishing ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: New England Commercial Ground-fishermen: Adaptation and Transition Author: Murphy, Tammy, Henry, Anna Fishing years 2012 -2013 brought declines in socio-economic performance for the Northeast groundfish fishery. Severe reductions in catch limits for key species such as Atlantic cod have constrained fishing behavior and declining groundfish revenues cannot be offset by non-groundfish revenues earned by the fleet. Little is known about the way groundfish fishermen are making decisions in response to changes in the fishery. We present results from approximately 60 ethnographic interviews with previously active groundfish fishermen who exited the fishery and current active participants who are considering transitioning out of the fishery. Interviews focused on level of participation in the groundfish fishery, changes since the implementation of catch shares and factors that have influenced decision-making around continued participation or exiting the groundfish fishery. The information collected suggests that adaptation strategies and impacts vary considerably with factors such as the fisherman’s age, initial quota allocation, level of debt, and presence of a second earner in the household. We develop a descriptive theory that characterizes actual choices being made currently by New England fishermen, with the goal of improving the ability to predict responses to future regulatory changes. Decision-making processes appear to differ from typical economic models used to analyze proposed regulatory actions. A richer understanding of these decision-making processes will lead to improved analysis of regulatory impacts. Title: New England Commercial Ground-fishermen: Adaptation and Transition Author: Murphy, Tammy, Henry, Anna Fishing years 2012 -2013 brought declines in socio-economic performance for the Northeast groundfish fishery. Severe reductions in catch limits for key species such as Atlantic cod have constrained fishing behavior and declining groundfish revenues cannot be offset by non-groundfish revenues earned by the fleet. Little is known about the way groundfish fishermen are making decisions in response to changes in the fishery. We present results from approximately 60 ethnographic interviews with previously active groundfish fishermen who exited the fishery and current active participants who are considering transitioning out of the fishery. Interviews focused on level of participation in the groundfish fishery, changes since the implementation of catch shares and factors that have influenced decision-making around continued participation or exiting the groundfish fishery. The information collected suggests that adaptation strategies and impacts vary considerably with factors such as the fisherman’s age, initial quota allocation, level of debt, and presence of a second earner in the household. We develop a descriptive theory that characterizes actual choices being made currently by New England fishermen, with the goal of improving the ability to predict responses to future regulatory changes. Decision-making processes appear to differ from typical economic models used to analyze proposed regulatory actions. A richer understanding of these decision-making processes will lead to improved analysis of regulatory impacts. Close

• 2. [Article] Development of fukuro funori (Gloiopeltis furcata) breeding reef using an artificial substrate

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Development of fukuro funori (Gloiopeltis furcata) breeding reef using an artificial substrate Author: Sadayuki, Oka, Ueda, Makoto, Koganezaki, Kiyoto, Watanabe, Kouki, Sasa, Masao, Narumi, Hideto, Shimokura, Masashi, Yoshida, Toru Research Paper Title: Development of fukuro funori (Gloiopeltis furcata) breeding reef using an artificial substrate Author: Sadayuki, Oka, Ueda, Makoto, Koganezaki, Kiyoto, Watanabe, Kouki, Sasa, Masao, Narumi, Hideto, Shimokura, Masashi, Yoshida, Toru Research Paper Close

• 3. [Article] The Retail Demand for Demersal Fresh Fish in Great Britain

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Retail Demand for Demersal Fresh Fish in Great Britain Author: Revell, Brian James, Fousekis, Panos Research Paper Title: The Retail Demand for Demersal Fresh Fish in Great Britain Author: Revell, Brian James, Fousekis, Panos Research Paper Close

• 4. [Article] If We Cannot Learn from the Past, We are Bound to Re-Invent the Wheel or Repeat the Same Mistakes: Restoring the Chambo in Southern Malawi

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: If We Cannot Learn from the Past, We are Bound to Re-Invent the Wheel or Repeat the Same Mistakes: Restoring the Chambo in Southern Malawi Author: Hara, Mafaniso Research Paper Title: If We Cannot Learn from the Past, We are Bound to Re-Invent the Wheel or Repeat the Same Mistakes: Restoring the Chambo in Southern Malawi Author: Hara, Mafaniso Research Paper Close

• 5. [Article] Fisheries Co-management: An Experiential Account from Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fisheries Co-management: An Experiential Account from Phang Nga Bay, Thailand Author: Tandavanitj, Sanchai, Nabhitabhata, Jaruwat, Silpachai, Damrong, Henocque, Yves, Pimoljinda, Jate Research Paper Title: Fisheries Co-management: An Experiential Account from Phang Nga Bay, Thailand Author: Tandavanitj, Sanchai, Nabhitabhata, Jaruwat, Silpachai, Damrong, Henocque, Yves, Pimoljinda, Jate Research Paper Close

• 6. [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

• 7. [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

• 8. [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

• 9. [Article] Impact of Trade-Linked Policies on the Management of Fisheries in West Africa

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Impact of Trade-Linked Policies on the Management of Fisheries in West Africa Author: Failler, Pierre Research Paper Title: Impact of Trade-Linked Policies on the Management of Fisheries in West Africa Author: Failler, Pierre Research Paper Close

• 10. [Article] The Collapse of the Atlanto-Scandian Herring Fishery: Effects on the Icelandic Economy

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Collapse of the Atlanto-Scandian Herring Fishery: Effects on the Icelandic Economy Author: Sigurdsson, Thorir Research Paper Title: The Collapse of the Atlanto-Scandian Herring Fishery: Effects on the Icelandic Economy Author: Sigurdsson, Thorir Research Paper Close