Does the Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) Have a Future In The Gulf of Maine?
Brown University Center For Environmental
Studies
Spring 2003
Commercial and Recreational Trends Together
Eric.Brazer@Alumni.Brown.edu
Page Last Updated: 5/16/2003
Recommendations for the New England Fisheries Management Council
After drawing my conclusions I propose the following recommendations for the New England Fisheries Management Council (NEFMC):
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Encourage more public participation
Effective fisheries management comes from a combination of fisher's expertise
and science. This wide knowledge base is essential. The more fishers are
involved the greater the chance of more effective management. In addition,
the more that fishers get involved in the regulatory process the less
conflicts will occur between fishers and managers.
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Strengthen relationships between fishers and scientists
through cooperative research
Cooperative research involved fishers contributing their knowledge, boats
and or catch directly to research into more effective fisheries management.
Currently there is an upward trend in fishers who are willing to get involved
in the science through programs like the "Northeast
Consortium" and NMFS "Cooperative
Research Parners Initiative." Fishers ultimately want to be able
to fish and offering their knowledge, gear and/or boats to scientists
allows them to continue fishing and scientists to compile accurate data.