Key Takeaway: Understanding this process and factors that influence compliance decisions can help support the development of effective regulations. Importance of consistent observer coverage. Compliance varied by violation choice. Importance of port-level campaigns.
Catch share systems are being encouraged and considered in a variety of United States (U.S.) fisheries. Scientists, policy makers, and stakeholders (including fishermen and non-governmental environmental organizations) have different views about potential social and economic impacts and outcomes of these output- oriented systems. Thus identifying and evaluating impacts over time...