Fish Shares and Sharing Fish
A thorough and interesting article on fish shares and marine reserves from the Times’ “Wild Side” blog:
A broader management strategy, which many marine ecologists favor, is to set aside parts of the ocean and protect them from fishing altogether. Fishermen sometimes resist this idea, since it threatens to exclude them from profitable waters. However, recent work suggests that marine reserves may pay the fishermen back for their sacrifices. By harboring the largest breeding fish, which produce spawn of greater number and quality, reserves can contribute significantly to fish populations outside their borders. Ultimately, fish shares and reserves may prove mutually supportive management strategies.
