Fish harvest tags: An alternative management approach for recreational fisheries in the US Gulf of Mexico

This paper explores the potential adaptation of harvest tags to the Gulf of Mexico recreational reef fish fishery. The discussion addresses conceptual, theoretical, and practical issues surrounding the application of harvest tags, as well as challenges and opportunities related to the design of tag...

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Published in:Marine policy 2007-07, Vol.31 (4), p.505-516
Main Authors: Johnston, Robert J., Holland, Daniel S., Maharaj, Vishwanie, Campson, Tammy Warner
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coastal zone management - United States
Fisheries
Fishing
Fishing (sport) - Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
Harvest tags
Marine
Marine resources
Policy studies
Recreational fisheries
Recreational fisheries Harvest tags Rights-based management
Rights
Rights-based management
Sea
Sustainability
U.S.A
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Summary:This paper explores the potential adaptation of harvest tags to the Gulf of Mexico recreational reef fish fishery. The discussion addresses conceptual, theoretical, and practical issues surrounding the application of harvest tags, as well as challenges and opportunities related to the design of tag programs. A review of hunting and fishing tag programs around the world and analysis of Gulf recreational fisheries suggests that tags have the potential to improve control over total catches, increase economic benefits and provide better information for fishery management. Results also provide insight into potential use of fish tags in large-scale recreational fisheries nationwide.
ISSN:0308-597X
1872-9460
DOI:10.1016/j.marpol.2006.12.004