Sustaining Fisheries (Main Page)
An Evaluation of Catch Shares
Our in-depth report shows incentive programs can help restore fisheries and fishing communities.
Well-designed catch share programs protect the environment, increase profits and improve safety.
More On Fisheries Management
Fisheries in Decline
If bad fishing practices continue, we may not have much fresh-caught seafood on our plates by mid-century.
Catch Shares (LAPPs): A Promising Solution
A new approach to management gives fishermen a stake in fisheries and an incentive to conserve fish.
A Brief History of Fisheries Management
Access to fisheries was once unfettered. Then came ever-stricter rules — and cutthroat races for fish.
