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Oregon's Fishing Community Adapting to Change in Policy, Management, and Markets : Documenting Women's Roles and Adaptive Capacity in an Evolving Industry

Creator:

Calhoun, Sarah M.

Abstract:

Commercial fishing research often focuses on ecological (gear, stock assessment, traceability) or economic factors. Truly understanding the social-ecological system requires considering the entire "human dimension" and this includes the social, cultural, and legal/policy aspects as well. An understudied yet important factor is women's contribution to fishing at the family and...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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on the Oregon coast. A qualitative approach was used to identify and document the historical and
Case Study Examination of Programs Designed to Help Individuals and Communities through Fishery Disasters

Creator:

Shaw, Wesley D.

Abstract:

In 2000, the US Congress responded to the industry-wide constriction of the West Coast groundfish industry by allocating $5 million in disaster relief for Oregon, Washington, and California. Each state, with minimal federal oversight, designed and executed its own disaster response program to help impacted members of the fishing industry...

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Capstone Project