Does the Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) Have a Future In The Gulf of Maine?

Brown University Center For Environmental Studies
Spring 2003

Background

Executive Summary

Biology of Cod

Early Fishing History

Commercial Fishery Landings

Recreational Fishery Landings

Bottom Trawl Surveys

Commercial Trends

Recreational Trends

Commercial and Recreational Trends Together

Economic Trends

Management Procedures

Regulatory Intervention

Effects of Regulations

Conclusions

Recommendations

Closing Thoughts

 

 

Eric.Brazer@Alumni.Brown.edu

Page Last Updated: 5/16/2003

Commercial Trends

 

Comparison between Commercial Landings and NMFS Bottom Trawl Survey Landings

 

Trends in Average Length of Commercial Landings Over Time

 

Comparison Between Average Length of Commercial Landings Over Time and Weight of Commercial Landings Over Time