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A Review of Fishery Management at Siltcoos Lake

Creator:: Saltzman, William O. and Oregon State Game Commission
Abstract:: The intent of this report was to assemble widely scattered information relevant to the effective management of Siltcoos Lake fisheries. 2nd half of document consists of Physical/Biological stream surveys conducted by the Oregon State Game Commission. Physical data consists of descriptions of the drainage basin, land use, climate, and limnology...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Fisheries Typical Production Units At Northwestern Mexico

Creator:: Ramirez-Rodriguez, Mauricio, Lluch-Belda, Daniel, Ponce-Díaz, Germán, and Hernadez-Trejo, Victor
Abstract:: To analyse and project the impact of structural, technological and political changes on food production, the Mexican Government, through the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), is undertaking the analysis of typical production units TPU in the agricultural and livestock sectors, by means of adapting simulation...
Resource Type:: Conference Proceeding

Comparing Energy intensity Results for Commercial Fisheries in France

Creator:: Le Floc'h, Pascal, Dangeard, Isabelle, Daures, Fabienne, and Guyader, Olivier
Abstract:: The main objectives assigned to ecosystemic indices are to fuel the debate on the best ways to reduce the impact of global warming. Fishing activities are also concerned with the debate. The assessments carried out about fish products show that the use of fuel in the fishing stage has the...
Resource Type:: Conference Proceeding

Protected Areas for Conflict Resolution and Management of Recreational and Commercial Fisheries

Creator:: Ngoc, Quach Thi Khanh and Flaaten, Ola
Abstract:: This paper investigates interactions between recreational and commercial fisheries. It introduces the idea of a protected area for recreational fisheries, as a way to reduce conflicts between the two sectors and to preserve the natural resource. It is demonstrated that without a protected area for recreational fisheries, open access may...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Australian Fisheries and Associated Sectors By 2030

Creator:: Norman-López, Ana, Pascoe, Sean, and Hobday, Alistair
Abstract:: This study investigates the economic impact to fisheries and associated sectors if wild fisheries continue operating to 2030 without considering the effects of climate change. Estimates of climate change impacts in Australian fisheries and their associated probability distributions were derived from the literature and expert consultations. An Input- Output model...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

The Need to Clarify Fisheries Economics

Creator:: Sumaila, Rashid
Abstract:: Recent articles in the multidisciplinary fisheries literature have been critical of fisheries economics concepts and literature. For example, a paper by Bromley (2009) entitled Abdicating Responsibility: The Deceits of Fisheries Policy: Fisheries 34(6):280-302, provides a critical review of fisheries economics. I explore the main issues raised in this paper and...
Resource Type:: Other

An Analysis of Impact of Tariff Reduction in the Non-Agriculture Market Access Negotiations in the Wto Doha Round on the Fisheries Sector in Taiwan

Creator:: Chiang, Fu-Sung, Pan, Ya-Ling, Sun, Chin-Hwa Jenny, and Lu, Lee-Jung
Abstract:: Abstract only.
Resource Type:: Other

An appraisal of fisheries science and management after 14 years of democracy in South Africa

Creator:: Sauer, Warwick, Kleinschmidt, Horst, and Moolla, Shaheen
Abstract:: The Constitutional imperative in South Africa after 1994 was to build a just and equitable order that would benefit its entire people's after centuries of social and legal privilege benefited ruling minorities. In 1998 new era fisheries legislation aimed to redistribute fishing access rights and reform the sector. The challenge...
Resource Type:: Other

A Pilot Observer Program for the Reduction of Sea Turtle and Other By-catch in Vietnamese Longline Fisheries

Creator:: Symington, Keith, Thuy, Nguyen Thi Dieu, and Dung, Phan Hung
Abstract:: Five species of marine turtles are found within the territorial waters of Vietnam, and all populations are declining. As part of a broader strategy and Action Plan, the Government of Vietnam and WWF Vietnam have launched a two-year project to: 1) document relative gear impacts, and geographic hotspots , for...
Resource Type:: Other

Practical challenges of fisheries co-management on large water bodies: Lessons from southern Lake Malawi

Creator:: Njaya, Friday
Abstract:: Efficient management of small-scale fisheries resources demands adequate human and financial resources. This mainly relates to research and enforcement activities. Despite the resource constraint, the state has assumed the role of managing the fisheries resources. The emerging global trend, however, recommends cost recovery systems for sustainable fisheries management to achieve...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Impacts of Agriculture on the Inland Capture Fisheries in the Mekong Delta

Creator:: Vu, Vi An and Ngwenya, Elkana
Abstract:: Inland capture fisheries in the Mekong Delta play an important role in terms of food security and employment. Fish and other aquatic animals together with rice are important components in their local people's diet and many people participate in fishing mainly for household consumption. Mekong Delta is one of the...
Resource Type:: Other

Fisheries Policy Designs in Response to Climate Changes -- A Case Study of the Hawaii-based Longline Swordfish Fishery

Creator:: Pan, Minling and Li, Shichao
Abstract:: Like many global pelagic fisheries, the Hawaii-based longline fishery continues to face increased pressure to reduce the incidental catch of endangered sea turtles and/or other sensitive species. Aggregation and movement of both sea turtles and fish are directly associated with climatic variations and oceanographic conditions. As a result, both targeted...
Resource Type:: Other

Climate Change as an Emerging Issue in Fishery Governance- Special Session Report

Creator:: McIlgorm, Alistair, Hanna, Susan, Knapp, Gunnar, Le Floc'h, Pascal, and Pan, Minling
Abstract:: There is an increasing realisation that the earth’s marine environment is being adversely impacted by the production of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere. Climate change in the oceans and atmosphere will impact fisheries production and management and have implications for governance of fish stocks. Climate change may have substantial...
Resource Type:: Other

Climate Change and Fishery Governance in the Pacific Northwest US: the Case of Columbia River Basin Salmon

Creator:: Hanna, Susan
Abstract:: This paper addresses the impacts of climate change on salmon fishery governance in the Columbia River Basin of the Pacific Northwest U.S. Here the physical and ecological effects of climate change are expected to be significant and to include alterations in freshwater and marine aquatic habitat that will affect the...
Resource Type:: Other

Developing Policies to combat IUU fishing in the Asia-Pacific region

Creator:: Meere, Frank
Abstract:: While much attention has been focused on the level and impact of IUU fishing on sub Saharan Africa, much less work has been undertaken and less is known on how and to what extent IUU fishing affects the Asia-Pacific region. As part of a larger project commissioned by the Asia...
Resource Type:: Presentation

The Coral Triangle Initiative: new Climate Change adaptation initiative in fisheries management

Creator:: McElroy, James Kevin and Rudianto, Eko
Abstract:: The Coral Triangle Initative is a new initative in environmental ecosystem management which as officially kicked-off by 6 countries in December 2007. The paper reviews the history of the initiative (transboundary international "Peace parks" concept, bringing together other eco-regional initiatives) and points to the direction it is currently taking with...
Resource Type:: Other

Ten Principles for Managing Fisheries to Facilitate Adaptation to Uncertain Effects of Climate Change

Creator:: Knapp, Gunnar
Abstract:: Climate change may cause significant changes in the distribution, abundance, and species mix of commercial fishery resources. In any given area stocks of some species may decline; stocks of other species may increase; and new species may appear in commercially significant volumes. However, it is difficult to predict what specific...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

The Van Chai and its Role in the Hierarchy of Fisheries Administration in Vietnam

Creator:: Ha, Xuan Thong and Nguyen, Duy Thieu
Abstract:: The long history of the van chai system of Vietnam began several centuries ago with their establishment mainly in the lower and middle reaches of rivers northern Vietnam and in coastal lagoons in Central Vietnam, whereas those in marine embayments, like Ha Long Bay, and in enclosed coastal areas, like...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Investment and capital dynamics under long-term changes in marine fish communities: the case of French fleets exploiting the Bay of Biscay fisheries

Creator:: Matei, Iuliana, Le Floc'h, Pascal, Thébaud, Olivier, Van Iseghem, Sylvie, and Jezequel, Michèle
Abstract:: This paper deals with capital mobility for artisanal vessels (of less than 24 meters in length) and with its structural adaptation, considering long-term changes in marine fish communities, using the Bay of Biscay fisheries as a case study. Long term changes are related to the impacts of fishing, to changes...
Resource Type:: Other

Role of the University in Promoting Sustainable Regional Economic and Social Development: With a Case Specific Assessment for the Nha Trang Region

Creator:: Stough, Roger R. and Nguyen, Van Hanh
Abstract:: This paper examines the relationship between the university and its regional context with a focus on the case of Nha Trang University and on its potential service role. While the core roles of universities are to impart knowledge and develop human capital, and to promote knowledge creation, the literature also...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Role of floating fishing villages in the social life of fishers in south central region

Creator:: Nguyen, Duy Thieu
Abstract:: Unlike the North and the South where abundance of freshwater, the marine capture fisheries is underdeveloped, the Central Coast, especially South Central Coast with little freshwater fisheries resources, but high amount of shrimps, fishes at sea, thus local fishermen have exploited this resource for living early. Together with this living...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Overview of van chai in Thue Thien Hue, Vietnam: Tradition, present and future challenges

Creator:: Nguyen, Quang Vinh Binh
Abstract:: During process of seeking methods of advanced fishery management experience to apply into small-scale fishery in Thua Thien Hue – Viet Nam, the author is surprised that some advanced countries also apply similar methods that the traditional fishing village associations (Van Chai) has been managed fishery activities in lagoons in...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Intangible Cultural Heritage in Coastal Fishing Villages of Binh Dinh Province

Creator:: Tran, Van Vinh
Abstract:: Van Chai are traditional fishing associations in Binh Dinh province, mainly distributing in coastal areas. In spite of experiencing many ups and downs, suffering great impacts of market economic and cultural integration, these villages still exist until now. However, many cultural features of the Van Chai have been gradually lost...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Revival of Local Knowledge and Myth in Fisheries Management in Indonesia

Creator:: Arif, Satria
Abstract:: The article discusses the issue of revitalization of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and traditional resources management system in Indonesia. This issue becomes popular recently due to the fact that resources depletion caused by anthropogenic factors has challenged the future of human life and resource itself. Therefore, this leads people to...
Resource Type:: Other

Van Chai in Binh Thuan province: a form of fisheries management need to be concerned

Creator:: Luong, Thanh Son
Abstract:: Fishery villages (Van Chai) has been formed for about 300 years since pioneered fishers settled in Phan Thiet for their livelihoods. This was a original social professional organization found before official administrative system established. Binh Thuan has more than 30 Van Chai in coastal areas, in which about 20 importantly...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Social and Private Benefits and Costs of Selectivity in the Fishing Industry : a Simple Bioeconomic Model

Creator:: Macher, Claire and Boncoeur, Jean
Abstract:: So-called « technical measures », aimed at increasing selectivity in the fishing industry, are expected to provide several social benefits. However, selectivity also generates costs: direct private cash costs such as gear cost but mainly costs based on the fact that selectivity usually decreases the short-run catch per unit of...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Why and When Joint 'Exploitation-Ecosystem Dynamics' Models Should be Used

Creator:: Laloë, Francis
Abstract:: Fisheries models are generally built to assess the dynamics of a resource with a given fishing mortality which level can be decided by some “decision maker” and/or which can be an observed process, e.g. times series proportional to some observed values of fishing effort. In these cases, the resource dynamics...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

The Paradox of Private Efficiency and Social Inefficiency with Common Resources: Efficiency and Technical Change in Renewable Resource Economics

Creator:: Vestergaard, Niels and Squires, Dale
Abstract:: This paper contributes to the literature on economic efficiency, technical change, bioeconomic modeling, and renewable resource economics in general by introducing output-oriented Debreu-Farrell technical inefficiency and technical progress into normative static and dynamic bioeconomic models of a fishery and examines the economic and policy ramifications for the open-access Nash and...
Resource Type:: Other

Fisheries economic modelling: a disequilibrium approach

Creator:: Pan, Haoran
Abstract:: Reviewing traditional micro bio-economic models and the recently developed fisheries computable general equilibrium model, This research explores the possibility of constructing a disequilibrium framework in which fisheries are considered in a more realistic and convincing way based on evolutionary economic theory. The disequilibrium framework deals with heterogeneous fish producers and...
Resource Type:: Other

The Economic Loss in Thai Fisheries

Creator:: Tokrisna, Ruangrai
Abstract:: Main fishing gear in Thailand was otter board trawls. More than 70% of the total Thai fishing vessels had been using this fishing gear, as well as push net which was restricted targeting for demersal resources. Due to the 2.5 cm fine mesh size, juvenile economic species had been caught...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Maximizing economic yield from a plankton feeding fish population on high latitudes

Creator:: Henriksen, Edgar, Flaaten, Ola, and Eide, Arne
Abstract:: Plankton feeding fish populations on high latitudes have a strong seasonal growth as food only is available when the sun is above the horizon. The rest of the year the biomass will be reduced as a result of natural mortality and reduced weight on each individual. Prices and costs per...
Resource Type:: Other

On the Power Structure of Aquatic Product supply chain in China

Creator:: Wang, Feng, Zhang, Xiaoshuan, Wu, Weisong, and Fu, Zetian
Abstract:: It is helpful to keep the stability of aquatic product supply chain and promote higher development of fishery economy to research power structure of aquatic product supply chain. This paper analyzes the power structure of aquatic product supply chain via the behavior theory in marketing discipline, cased study by Beijing...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Barometer Survey for the Economic Outlook of Finnish Fishery Enterprises

Creator:: Honkanen, Asmo, Ahvonen, Anssi, and Veneranta, Lari
Abstract:: Fishery barometer surveys economic prospects and trends of fishery enterprises in Finland. The enterprises are divided into fishing, aquaculture, processing and the wholesale or retail trade. Since year 2000 the enterprises have been asked to evaluate their economic parameters, such as financial standing, turnover and investments. The present situation is...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

The Changing Northeast United States Marine-Based Economy

Creator:: Thunberg, Eric and Jin, Di
Abstract:: The impacts of fishery management actions on shore-based fishing and fishing related infrastructure have received increased attention in the Northeast region of the United States. However, analyses of these impacts have generally focused on directly affected fisheries, ignoring changes in other fisheries and on other sea and land-based activities. Developing...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Price Determinants for Hawai'i Bottomfish and Welfare Effects of Seasonal Closures in the Main Hawai'ian Islands

Creator:: Hospital, Justin, Pan, Minling, and Raizin, Myles
Abstract:: This study couples landings, import data and other factors in a statistical framework to explore the determinants of bottomfish pricing in Hawai'i - in particular, for seven deep water species in the snapper and grouper complex - using monthly data from 1996 to 2006. This research concludes that bottomfish pricing...
Resource Type:: Other

Managing a Fishery Post-MSC Certification - The Story of Hoki

Creator:: Martin, Aoife
Abstract:: This paper will look at the impact of MSC certification on the management of the hoki fishery by focussing on how the outcomes of the certification process, particularly the corrective action requests, have helped define the strategic goals and operational management of the fishery. This paper will look specifically at:...
Resource Type:: Other

Several Major Factors Influencing Revenues of the Yellowfin Tuna Long-lining Fishery in Phu Yen Province

Creator:: Phan, Thi Dung
Abstract:: Vietnam is in the club of countries gifted with the long coastal line, and strong in marine features accordingly. Fishing operations are artisan characteristic and the management method is primarily open – access. Since the past few years, the yellow fin tuna long- lining fishery has become one sub-sector experiencing...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Empowering A-B-G-C to Promote Simping Clam (Amusium pleuronectes) as one of the way out line to raise the welfare of Fishers and Regional Income in Northern-Coast of Central Java-INDONESIA: with Special Reference to Brebes Regency as the Pilot Project

Creator:: Susilowati, Indah, Widowati, Ita, Agustini, Tri Winarni, and Raharjo, Amin Budi
Abstract:: Simping clam are found spreadly in the nourthern coast of Java sea. Its taste is sweet and delicious. People in the coast served in boiled or fried with mixed vegetable for their dish. In fact, simping clam is considered as the pretigeous menu in international hotel and restaurant. At the...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Developing a reporting regime for New Zealand's marine recreational charter vessel fleet: Adding value to management through improved catch information

Creator:: Massey, Edwin and Gerrard, Tania
Abstract:: Keywords: Fish stock, Fishing, New Zealand, Fisheries Economics, Recreational charter vessel
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Assessing the Effectiveness of a Voluntary Bycatch Avoidance Program: Sea State

Creator:: Abbott, Josh and Wilen, James
Abstract:: Bycatch of non-targeted species in marine fisheries has become a major policy issue in fisheries management over recent years. One approach to curbing the bycatch problem is the voluntary sharing of detailed spatiotemporal information between vessels as an aide in individual bycatch avoidance as well as a tool to lower...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Positioning Fisheries in a Changing World

Creator:: Williams, Meryl, Ridgeway, Lori, Grafton, Quentin, and Squires, Dale
Abstract:: Society has agreed on the goal of sustainable fisheries but achieving the goal is often submerged by more immediate national and international demands causing fisheries to slip down the political agenda or diverting attention to other fisheries issues, e.g., profitability under high fuel prices. Among the problems challenging marine capture...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

A Bioeconomic Model of Fishery-Habitat Impacts

Creator:: Kahui, Viktoria and Armstrong, Claire
Abstract:: A scientific knowledge gap exists with regard to how benthic habitat is affected by destructive fishing methods, such as bottom trawling, and how this impacts upon the productivity of commercial fish stocks. This article addresses analytically the effects of destructive fishing practices of a single gear fishery on a non-renewable...
Resource Type:: Other

Partnership Arrangement in Co-management: Inducing Efficiency to Overcome Adverse Conditions

Creator:: Uchida, Hirotsugu and Watanobe, Masamichi
Abstract:: Adverse conditions hit particularly hard on small-scale fisheries and fishermen involved. Recent sharp rise in fuel cost is battering such fisheries already struggling from declining stocks and harvests. The threat of economical sustainability can potentially undermine the entire effort for achieving sustainable fisheries, and for this reason energy saving measures...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Norway and Fisheries Globalisation: Challenges and Policy Priorities

Creator:: Vartdal, Kjersti and Johansen, Sverre
Abstract:: Norway is probably among the most obvious beneficiaries of globalisation, mainly because of the rich natural resources, skilled labour, advanced technology products and strong institutions. The fishing industry has been on the forefront in adjusting to new challenges and seeking the potential gains of economic integration, liberalisation and deregulation. The...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Global Change in African Fish Trade: Engine of Development or Threat to Local Food Security?

Creator:: Béné, Christophe and Lawton, Rebecca
Abstract:: Today fish is the most traded food commodity in the World. This situation is not without generating potential issues. On the one hand, fish trade is said to support economic growth processes in developing countries by providing an important source of cash revenue. On the other hand, fish trade is...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Findings of Two Recent U.S. Reports on Excess Harvesting Capacity in Federally Managed Commercial Fisheries

Creator:: Terry, Joseph and Pan, Minling
Abstract:: NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recently completed two reports on excess harvesting capacity, National Assessment of Excess Harvesting Capacity in Federally Managed Commercial Fisheries and Excess Harvesting Capacity in U.S. Fisheries: A Report to Congress. This paper presents the definitions of harvesting capacity, excess capacity, and overcapacity used in...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Use of an Arbitration System for Price Determination in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Fisheries

Creator:: Fina, Mark
Abstract:: In the summer of 2005, fishing began under a novel management program in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands crab fisheries. To protect processor and community interests, the program requires harvesters to land their catch with processors having historic participation in the fisheries. This requirement effectively prevents processor competition for...
Resource Type:: Other

Globalization achievements and challenges for the Vietnamese Seafood Industry

Creator:: Nguyen, Dzung H.
Abstract:: The paper presents main achievements of the Vietnamese seafood industry in the last ten years (1998-2007) - a special period with revolutionary developments, in which seafood processing and export sector has gained breakthroughs in both quantity and quality, motivating the whole industry to take off. From a small and unknown...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Co-management in the Assessment of Ragay Gulf, Philippines

Creator:: Campos, Maria Rebecca
Abstract:: Ragay Gulf is one of the 19 critical waters of the Philippines where a socioeconomic assessment was conducted in the Fisheries Resources Management Program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with support from the Asian Development Bank and Japan Bank for International Cooperation. Public participation and involvement was...
Resource Type:: Other

Rural community quotas - intentions and impacts

Creator:: Hermansen, Oystein and Dreyer, Bent
Abstract:: In many fisheries, the harvesting pattern shows considerable intra-year variation. These fluctuations give challenges for downstream firms in value chains where predictability and continuity in the flow of production are important. Seasonal harvesting may well be rational from an economic perspective, as migration patterns can give huge variations in catch...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

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