Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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Catch shares are one method of catch allocation utilized by fisheries managers in the United States West Coast groundfish fishery. Catch share management results in social impacts to affected fishing communities. It is important to document and understand these social impacts in order to account for their effects during fishery management decision-making. Social cultural impact of catch share programs