Limited Entry: A Fisheries Management Option

Record #:

2542

Author(s):

Hart, Kathy

Abstract:

Because there are too many fishermen for too few fish, state legislators are studying ways to help the industry. One is a limited entry system that would limit fishermen or vessels, amount of gear used, and size of the catch.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Sept/Oct 1995, p14-17, il

Subject(s):

Fishery management; Fishery conservation; Fisheries--Licenses--Limited entry