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Showing 1 to 20 of 1123 for “"Fisheries"”.
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In what sense a fisheries problem? : negotiating sustainable growth in New Zealand fisheries
… missing in the international literature on fisheries (the firm, region and communities, and territory, resources and markets). This thesis proposes that we must avoid treating quota management systems, individual transferable quota and associated property rights reforms as monolithic. …
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Modelling to compare harvest regulations in recreational fisheries: case study of smallmouth bass fisheries
… parameters commonly measured in recreational fisheries management, including structural indices, catch, harvest, and yield. Eight creel limits (1-8 fish/angler-day) and ten length limits (six minimum limits, three slot limits, and no length limit) were simulated in all possible combinations. A …
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Discarding in UK Commercial Fisheries
… to the sea, is a common feature of European fisheries, and is widely acknowledged as morally wrong. It wastes food and economic resources, and has contributed to overfishing in EU stocks. However, under the current Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), catch that is below minimum landings sizes, …
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Three essays on fisheries economics
… examines three themes of efficiency in fisheries economics and management. The first theme is intertemporal efficiency; by examining fishery management problems within a stochastic bioeconomic model, the tradeoffs between current and future consumption are clear. The second theme …
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Mangroves, fisheries and community livelihoods
… fishing communities through the enhancement of fisheries production. Ongoing loss of mangrove extent globally is therefore of societal concern given that communities living near mangroves rely on mangrove-fishing for income and subsistence. Whilst research and conservation efforts have …
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Vertical Integration in Commercial Fisheries
… economists have championed the conversion of fisheries from common property or open access resources, to private property through the use of quota programs. Research shows that quota management is effective in reducing capitalization in fisheries, yet there are questions about other effects …
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Fisheries management and flags of convenience
… have brought into focus the need for effective fisheries management and conservation measures. Many states have adopted international instruments or have participated in regional conservation committees to regulate and control fishing activities within their jurisdiction as well as on the high …
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Understanding the livelihoods of small-scale fisheries in Lamberts Bay : implications for the new small-scale fisheries policy
… on marine resource harvesting. While small-scale fisheries employ the overwhelming majority of the world's fishers and contribute substantially to the global catch, they are, on the whole, marginalised and ignored. Despite their importance in providing food security and livelihoods in coastal …
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Market entry modes of Icelandic fisheries companies
… is to study the market entry modes of Icelandic fisheries companies that are exporting marine goods to the United States via Boston. A market entry model which consists of various influencing factors will be used to assess the market environment. The results from the model will then be compared …
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Economic issues in the fisheries sector of Tonga
… The relative abundance and accessibility of fisheries resources means that if these resources are properly managed and exploited, island economies have much potential for social and economic development. At the same time, the sea provides a significant means of basic livelihood for many rural …
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An Intraseason Forecasting System for Commercial Marine Fisheries
… a variety of commercial finfish and crustacean fisheries. The estimation technique is known as the average timing or the average performance model. The method is not easily related to standard statistical models, but does show some similarity to both a single parameter linear regression model …
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A methodology for investment planning in developing fisheries
… the management of capital. This is as true for fisheries as any other sector of the economy. However, a fishery is the meeting place of many disciplines and the complex interactions that result from the biological, legal, social, psychological, political, technological and engineering problems …
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Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fisheries and the Need for Strong Measures to Protect Small-Scale Fisheries in International Trade Law
The small-scale fisheries sector makes a valuable contribution to livelihoods and food security, particularly in under-resourced countries. Yet small-scale fishers and fishing communities are often vulnerable and marginalised, and the small-scale sector is largely ignored by governments providing …
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Valuation of Global Inland Fisheries Catch to Food Security
… are threatened with extinction. Inland capture fisheries contribute to food and nutritional security, livelihoods and help address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Inland fisheries make a significant economic contribution nationally and globally, with an estimated value of USD …
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The Fisheries and the Changing Nature of Sea Power
The nature of sea power has changed. The historic pre-eminence of the man of war as the visible tool of sea power is being eroded. The principal value of the sea as a highway for the transport of commerce and communication is being diluted as the value of the sea as a source of living (and …
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A critical analysis of sea-fisheries enforcement in Ireland
… enforcement regime. In the context of sea-fisheries law, it is crucial that the law is fit for purpose and that it is enforced effectively in order to meet sustainability and conservation objectives under the Common Fisheries Policy. Therefore, it is essential that Ireland is compliant with …
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Mangroves, fisheries and coastal communities’ perception of environmental change
… insights into the state of mangroves and the fisheries sector in three case studies: Thailand (Chapter 4), Martinique (Chapter 5) and Jamaica (Chapter 6). In each case, the relationship between small-scale fishers and their surrounding mangroves is presented to assess their vulnerability, …
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Marine protected areas in the management of artisanal fisheries
… reduce the impacts of overfishing. The artisanal fisheries operating near Blue Bay Marine Park, Mauritius, provided case-study data for analysis. Two forms of spatial connectivity were evaluated. The first focused on spillovers of adult and juvenile fish from the MPA. Data on catch and …
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