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the behavior in the future. In the case of shrimp fishermen, we test their
intentions to remain or leave shrimp fishing given the possibility of future
bycatch regulations. Secondly, with this research we are able to establish
baseline data characterizing the economic, social, and psychological well
being of shrimp fishermen first from Bayou La Batre, Alabama, and eventually
for shrimp fishermen Gulf wide. Finally, we are able to compare data from
this first year with data collected in a similar survey from 1987. Thus, we
are able to discuss in this summary three major sets of findings: demographic
comparisons for 1987 and 1993-94; well being comparisons for 1987 and 1993-94;
and perceived effects of regulations on fishermen's intent concerning their
future as fishermen.
Thomas, J. Stephen, Cecelia M. Formichella, G. David Johnson, and
Catherine Riordan (1995). "Shrimp Fishermen on the Eve of Bycatch
Regulations: A Report to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management
Council." Draft report, College of Arts & Sciences, University of
South Alabama, Mobile, AL.
The data presented here describes the current social conditions among
shrimp fishermen, the perceptions fishermen have about how bycatch regulations
may effect them, and provides an opportunity to suggest the potential
consequences for fishermen should the current social conditions persist or
worsen as a result of new regulations. To do this the following will be
presented: 1. Background of the research and the methods used; 2. Basic
demographic characteristics of fishermen; 3. Economic characteristics; 4.
Occupational features; 5. Physiological and psychological indicators of
health; 6. Perceptions fishermen have of the future; and 7. Conclusions,
consequences and recommendations.
Thomas, J. Stephen, G. David Johnson, Cecelia M. Formichella, and
Catherine Riordan (1993). "Perceived Social and Economic Effects
of Current Management Policies on Red Snapper Fishermen Operating
in the Gulf of Mexico: A Report to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council." Draft report, College of Arts & Sciences,
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.
This report presents findings from a study of red snapper fishermen in
the Gulf of Mexico who own and operate their own boats and have received 2,000
pound trip endorsements. Focus group interviews with fishermen volunteers
were held in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana during March and April, 1993. A
telephone survey of endorsed owner operators was conducted from May to July,
1993. Interviews were completed with 79 percent of the population (n-75).
Thomas, J. Stephen, G. David Johnson, Cecelia M. Formichella, and
Catherine Riordan (1995). "Shrimp Fishermen on the Eve of Bycatch
Regulations: A Final Report." MARFIN Report #NA37FF0049, College
of Arts & Sciences, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.
The purposes of the study are (1) To describe the current social,
economic, and health status of boat captains operating in the Gulf of Mexico
shrimp fishery; (2) To describe their perceptions concerning the likely
effects of new regulations; (3) To solicit shrimp boat captains opinions
regarding bycatch regulations; and (4) To anticipate potential consequences
for fishermen of additional regulatory actions. Comparisons among three
samples of shrimp fishermen are made: Alabama 1987, Alabama 1994, and Gulfwide
1994. Changes observed for the Alabama fishermen are described and
generalizations across the entire Gulf of Mexico are suggested.
Thompson, Grant G. (1994). "A General Diffusion Model of Stock-
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