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Filtering by: Academic Affiliation College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences Committee Member Cramer, Lori Decade 2010-2019 Date 2012

Emerging Impacts Resulting from the Implementation of the United States Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program

Creator:

Thompson, Jenny

Abstract:

On January 11, 2011, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) instituted a catch share program for the West Coast groundfish trawl fishery. The program was intended to create a more sustainable fishery and increase economic efficiency through the use of individual fishing quotas and fishing cooperatives. While there are extensive...

Resource Type:

Capstone Project