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Catch Shares (LAPPs)

Catch Shares Help Ailing Fisheries

Catch shares really work, says a study in the journal Science.

A well-designed catch share program:

  • reduces wasteful fishing practices,
  • improves fishing safety, and 
  • increases profits.

Video: Steven Gaines, one of the study's authors, on catch shares.

Catch Shares (LAPPs): A Promising Solution

A new approach to management gives fishermen a stake in fisheries and an incentive to conserve fish.

Plan Would Restore Oceans

Leading policy makers and experts outline key recommendations to revitalize America's fisheries.

Fisheries in Decline

If bad fishing practices continue, we may not have much fresh-caught seafood on our plates by mid-century.

Quota Program for West Coast

An innovative groundfish catch share progam is a model for other fisheries around the the country.

At a Glance: Saving Red Snapper in the Gulf

Get the facts on the Gulf's red snapper catch share program, which is already showing promising results.

New Hope for Alaska Halibut

Halibut fishermen are reaping the benefits of catch shares: safer fishing, less waste and higher-value fish.