1.Input controls- “limiting the capacity of fishermen to remove fish from the stock” Limited entry licensing- # of vessels Vessel size/power restrictions- problem- works as a challenge- not a barrier Gear restriction: create specifications with the goal of protecting certain size/ species or habitats Days at sea: controls effort and distributes Close times: protect during essential times, such as spawning, also as with the scallop and lobster fishery, limits conflict of gear between two important industries. Close areas: protect areas essential to certain stages or areas that have been over fished, etc. 2.Output controls- “limiting the amount and characteristics of organisms removed from a stock” (may be subdivided by areas). Trip limits: limits on how much can be landed per trip.Individual quotas: amount of organisms that can be removed per licensed fisherman. (May be transferable)Size limits: minimum size- protects juveniles; maximum size protects stock that is reproducing. (Achieve an optimum size) ( From “Developmental Potential of the Maine Scallop Industry”, submitted by Gardner Pinfold Consulting Economists Limited, Halifax. January 2000, p. 31-32) * Emphasis needs to be placed on unity and group purpose. Resource sustainability is the bottom line. Issue 1. Limited Entry? Is a limited entry situation needed to protect traditional draggers?? Should there be discrimination between full vs. part time fishermen?A.By what criteria would a license be granted? Possible ideas include;1.History of participation (documented)- a.Establish a retroactive base yearProblems: some may not have documentation, does not consider economic dependence on the resourceBenefits: prevents opportunists from gaining access2.Economic dependence on the resource (relative % of total income) (part-time versus full time fishermen).Problems: generalists versus specialists (tension), pigeonholes fishermen- prevents ver...
