Perceptions and Preferences of Commercial Fishers for Dedicated Access Privilege Framework in a Multispecies Fishery

Authors

Brett Pierce, Department of Earth and Environment, Florida International UniversityFollow
Pallab Mozumder, Department of Economics, Florida International UniversityFollow

Abstract

The decline of the world's fisheries and the inability of traditional management frameworks to maintain them, has led managers to adopt alternative management frameworks. The use of dedicated access privileges have often been shown to have varying popularity among factions within the commercial fishing industry and managers. Here, we examine commercial fishers' preference for alternative management frameworks in the context of a unique multispecies fisheries of the Florida Keys. By surveying commercial fishers, we find that that the size of operation plays no role in affecting fisher perception regarding dedicated access privileges. Furthermore, fishers who are organized are less likely to support dedicated access privilege frameworks. Overall, we do not find enough support in the fishing industry for the implementation of dedicated access privileges in the Florida Keys. These findings can provide inputs in developing effective management plans in the region.

Comments

The definitive publisher-authenticated version is available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2013.11.006

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation through the Florida Coastal Everglades Long-Term Ecological Research program under Cooperative Agreements #DBI-0620409 and #DEB-9910514. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Recommended Citation

Pierce, B., P. Mozumder. 2014. Perceptions and preferences of commercial fishers for dedicated access privilege framework in a multispecies fishery. Marine Policy 45: 52-59. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2013.11.006