annotated bibliography of fisheries economics literature - Office of ...

Problems associated with the Gulf shrimp fishery can be divided into two
general categories. Those relating directly to the Gulf shrimp harvesting
sector and those relating to other natural and human-induced changes occurring
in the Gulf of Mexico coastal zone. The seven basic problems are:
overcapitalization and overcapacity, incidental bycatch, overfishing, habitat
loss, management/enforcement problems and gaps in research, increasing imports
that are competing with domestic production, and introduction of alien species
of shrimp or viruses. Problems in research and management may be tied to both
of these categories.
Upton, Harry, Peter Hoar, and Melissa Upton (1992). The Gulf of Mexico
Shrimp Fishery: Profile of a Valuable National Resource. Center
for Marine Conservation, 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Washington, DC
20036.
This report provides an overview of the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery -
its biology, habitat, economics, and management - and to show how these
elements interact. After the overview, the primary problems of the fishery
are defined and summarized. The final chapter provides some management
alternatives and recommendations for solving some of the problems facing the
fishery.
United Nations (1995). Draft Agreement for the Implementation of the
Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10
December 1982 Relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling
Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks. United Nations
Conference on Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks,
Sixth Session, New York, 24 July - 4 August 1995.
The objective of this agreement is to ensure the long term conservation
and sustainable use of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks
through effective implementation of the relevant provisions of the Convention.
United States Department of Commerce (1989). Style Guide, Regional Fishery
Management Councils, Other Applicable Law, Guidelines for Council
Operations and Administration. Federal Register, January 17,
54(10):1700-1720.
NOAA issues this rule to revise regulations and guidelines concerning
the operation of Regional Fishery Management Councils under the Magnuson
Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This action implements parts of
Title 1 of Pub. 1, 99-659, which amends the Magnuson Act, clarifies
instructions of the Secretary of Commerce on other statutory and regulatory
requirements affecting the Councils and adjusts the fishery management
planning and development procedures in line with recommendations of two
fishery management studies commissioned by NOAA in 1986. This action includes
the uniform standards for the operation of the Councils required by the
Magnuson Act.
United States Department of Commerce (1989). Guidelines for Fishery
Management Plans. Federal Register, July 24, 54(140):30826-30844.
NOAA issues this rule to revise the advisory guidelines for two of the
seven national standards for fishery conservation and management set forth in
section 301(a) of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Standards 1 requires conservation and management measures to prevent
overfishing on a continuing basis. Standard 2 requires conservation and
management measures to be based on the best scientific information available.
The revised guidelines stipulate that : (1) Each existing and future FMP
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