Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Environmental Studies
Advisor's Name
Pallab Mozumder
Advisor's Title
Committee Chair
Advisor's Name
Mahadev Bhat
Advisor's Name
Ligia Collado-Vides
Keywords
Dedicated access privileges, Florida Keys commercial fishery, Catch shares, MPA, Limited access privileges, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Date of Defense
11-9-2011
Abstract
The decline of the world’s fisheries, and the inability of traditional management frameworks to maintain them, has led managers to adopt new, alternative management frameworks. Alternative management frameworks include marine protected areas (MPA) and dedicated access privileges (DAP). The use of such frameworks has often been shown to be quite unpopular, especially with commercial fishers. In this thesis, commercial fishers’ preference for alternative management frameworks is examined in the context of the unique multispecies fisheries of the Florida Keys. By surveying commercial fishers, it was found that the size of operation plays no role in affecting fisher perception of dedicated access privileges. Furthermore, fishers who are organized are less likely to support dedicated access privilege frameworks. Finally, the fishing industry does not support the implementation of dedicated access privileges in the Florida Keys. These findings can provide inputs for managers in developing effective management plans in the region.
Recommended Citation
Pierce, Brett P., "Perceptions and Preferences of Commercial Fishers in the Florida Keys for Alternative Management Frameworks" (2011). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 537.
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/537