Renewing Fisheries
Photo by SLV Native
The Challenge
Fisheries in Decline
If bad fishing practices continue, we may not have much fresh-caught seafood on our plates by mid-century.
Background
A Brief History of Fisheries Management
Access to fisheries was once unfettered. Then came ever-stricter rules — and cutthroat races for fish.
A Solution
Catch Shares (LAPPs)
Catch shares help revive fishing communities by giving fishermen an incentive to conserve fish.
In Action
Reviving Gulf Red Snapper: New Model for Fisheries
We helped develop a market-based catch share program to replace outmoded rules in the Gulf of Mexico.
