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• 1. [Article] Micro-economic Drivers of Profitablity in an ITQ-Management Fishery: A Preliminary Analysis of the Queensland Coral Reef Fin-Fish Fishery

  An economic survey of the commercial operators currently active in the Queensland Reef Line fishery has been carried out, as part of a research project aimed at evaluating options available to manage the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Micro-economic Drivers of Profitablity in an ITQ-Management Fishery: A Preliminary Analysis of the Queensland Coral Reef Fin-Fish Fishery Author: Cannard, Toni, Norman-Lopez, Ana, Cameron, Darren, Williams, Lew, Thébaud, Olivier, Kung, John, Slade, Stephanie, Kerrigan, Brigid, Innes, James, Little, Rich, Tickell, Sharon An economic survey of the commercial operators currently active in the Queensland Reef Line fishery has been carried out, as part of a research project aimed at evaluating options available to manage the fishery. We present the background analysis of the fishery used as a basis to develop the sampling design for this survey, as well as preliminary results from the survey. The background analysis focuses on activity patterns of the fleet based on effort and catch information, as well as patterns of quota ownership and trading. Based on this information, a fleet profile describing the micro-economic structure of fishing operations is developed. This profile, which serves as a basis for the economic survey, also provides a useful basis to understand the micro-economic drivers of profitability in the fishery, and possible impacts of external shocks on fishing operations. Title: Micro-economic Drivers of Profitablity in an ITQ-Management Fishery: A Preliminary Analysis of the Queensland Coral Reef Fin-Fish Fishery Author: Cannard, Toni, Norman-Lopez, Ana, Cameron, Darren, Williams, Lew, Thébaud, Olivier, Kung, John, Slade, Stephanie, Kerrigan, Brigid, Innes, James, Little, Rich, Tickell, Sharon An economic survey of the commercial operators currently active in the Queensland Reef Line fishery has been carried out, as part of a research project aimed at evaluating options available to manage the fishery. We present the background analysis of the fishery used as a basis to develop the sampling design for this survey, as well as preliminary results from the survey. The background analysis focuses on activity patterns of the fleet based on effort and catch information, as well as patterns of quota ownership and trading. Based on this information, a fleet profile describing the micro-economic structure of fishing operations is developed. This profile, which serves as a basis for the economic survey, also provides a useful basis to understand the micro-economic drivers of profitability in the fishery, and possible impacts of external shocks on fishing operations. Close

• 2. [Article] Evaluation of Management Strategies in Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia

  The spatial, multi-species nature of coral reef fisheries makes them notoriously difficult to manage. We have developed a simulation modeling approach to examine the effect of management options on the recreationally ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluation of Management Strategies in Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia Author: Little, Rich, Fulton, Beth, Thébaud, Olivier The spatial, multi-species nature of coral reef fisheries makes them notoriously difficult to manage. We have developed a simulation modeling approach to examine the effect of management options on the recreationally important tourist destination of Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia where a recreational fishery targets Spangled Emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus). The approach brings a broad range of physical, biological and socio-economic information and process understanding into an integrated framework. It also provides an effective interface with management. Model results show the effects of historical fishing mortality, localized depletion of Spangled Emperor, and the potential effect of the sanctuary zones that are closed to fishing. They also show expected recreational catches and catch rates under different projected management strategies and future scenarios regarding the evolution of the fishery. Results from the model will provide a means to assess, test and ultimately improve the effectiveness of management and monitoring strategies in the region. Title: Evaluation of Management Strategies in Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia Author: Little, Rich, Fulton, Beth, Thébaud, Olivier The spatial, multi-species nature of coral reef fisheries makes them notoriously difficult to manage. We have developed a simulation modeling approach to examine the effect of management options on the recreationally important tourist destination of Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia where a recreational fishery targets Spangled Emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus). The approach brings a broad range of physical, biological and socio-economic information and process understanding into an integrated framework. It also provides an effective interface with management. Model results show the effects of historical fishing mortality, localized depletion of Spangled Emperor, and the potential effect of the sanctuary zones that are closed to fishing. They also show expected recreational catches and catch rates under different projected management strategies and future scenarios regarding the evolution of the fishery. Results from the model will provide a means to assess, test and ultimately improve the effectiveness of management and monitoring strategies in the region. Close