date:Jul 12, 2012
driven by economic incentives but can also achieve ecological goals, such as rebuilding fish stocks. For example, a tradable rights system introduced by New Zealand contributed to a successful rebuilding of its hoki fisheries, while in Iceland a quota system has helped stocks of capelin recover from near collapse in 1980 to sustainable levels today.
Dialogue between fishers, managers and other stakeholders can contribute crucial information to rebuilding plans and help overcome initial resista