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A decade ago, the West Coast's largest fishery collapsed and was declared a federal disaster.
Old-style management had failed to end overfishing.
EDF suggested a different approach. Today, catch shares are giving hope to fishermen.
The sardine canneries in Monterey, CA, have been replaced by art galleries and T-shirt shops. All along the West Coast, the once thiving fishing industry has been facing hard times. But change is coming.
Fishing has returned to Morro Bay, thanks to a boost from loans provided by the California Fisheries Fund, a program EDF launched to support sustainable fishing.
At the hub of EDF’s ocean research is Ocean Innovations, a San Francisco-based think tank. Here, students and scientists define critical conservation challenges and devise breakthrough solutions.
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