Browsing by Subject "fisheries management"
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Elucidating the Role of Scientific Information in Decision-Making for Fisheries Management
(2017-02-02)While protocols may exist within governmental organizations for the production of scientific advice, the information pathways, i.e., how it is produced, communicated, and used in policy contexts, are not fully understood. ... -
Improving shark conservation and management in Canada: Recommendations for the National Plan of Action for Sharks
(2011-11-16)The International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (IPOA-sharks) is a voluntary instrument developed by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Its implementation on a national scale has ... -
Long-term trends in the age and size structure of marine fishes
(2020-08-24)The phenotypic plasticity of marine fishes can generate demographic changes in response to harvesting, the environment, and interspecific interactions. Shifts in age and size can affect metrics of population viability ... -
On the caplin (Mallotus villosus)
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Skate and Ray Management in the Northwest Atlantic: An Overview of Current Management and Recommendations for Conservation
(2012-09-20)Skates and rays are among the most vulnerable of exploited marine fish, not only due to target catches, but also because of high bycatch and discard rates in ground fisheries. This thesis reviews existing management measures ... -
Using the Sustainable Livelihood Approach to inform the development of a multispecies fishery management plan
(2011-10-18)The Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation would like to develop a livelihood fishery to sustain a moderate livelihood. The Sustainable Livelihood Framework guided the identification of challenges and opportunities that the Paqtnkek ...