Three Pillars of Fisheries Policy. Issue 3 (19th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grafton, R. Quentin; Kompas, Tom
• Is Part Of: Asia & the Pacific policy studies. Volume 1:Issue 3(2014)
• Page Start: 609
• Page End: 614
• Publication Date: 2014-06-19
• Subjects: Policy sciences -- Asia -- Periodicals; Policy sciences -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Policy sciences -- Australia -- Periodicals; Political planning -- Asia -- Periodicals; Political planning -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Political planning -- Australia -- Periodicals; 320.6095
• DOI: 10.1002/app5.36
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-2680

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>The causes of overfishing are reviewed along with deficiencies in top‐down input‐regulated fisheries management. An alternative is the three pillars of fisheries policy intended to ensure sustainable, economically viable fisheries and marine ecosystems. The first pillar are incentives that promote a long‐term interest in both fisheries and marine ecosystems; the second are targets that account for the bioeconomics of fisheries; and the third, adaptive management practices, especially marine protected areas, that promote resilience against ecosystem disturbances. Collectively, the three pillars offer a practical and proven combination to 'turn the tide' and help overcome the overexploitation prevalent in many of the world's marine capture fisheries.</p> </abstract>