As part of an effort to characterize the dynamics of the small-scale commercial fishery for California halibut, we were provided access to a large, multi-faceted data set. The landings data included price per pound, along with multiple factors that could influence that price. We combined fishery participants’ knowledge with statistical...
As part of an effort to describe the recent history and socioeconomics of a small commercial fishery, we were provided access to a large, multi-faceted data set. In using those data, we faced a number of challenges related to data management, data protection and confidentiality, and needed to develop effective...
This paper examines differences and changes in fishing activity among
individual ports in a multi-species fishery using shift-share analysis. We
describe overall trends in the fishing industry in north-central California
and examine the extent to which different ports have fared differently.
Trends in trips, boats, and revenue indicate that the...