Posts Tagged "Japan Fisheries"


by Adam Soliman Failed fisheries management policies have led to catastrophic effects on livelihoods in coastal communities. In short, switching to catch shares that promote transferability without restrictions has led to a concentration of benefits to the detriment of small-scale fishers. Even if the adverse effects and social injustices were not predictable at the time these schemes were adopted, it is obvious now. Previous...

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by Adam Soliman Small-scale fishers and family-run businesses are often at a disadvantage in North American fisheries. Many explanations are offered: some say that small-scale fishers are inefficient, some say it’s the fierce competition, some say it is because of the economies of scale of the large commercial operators, and still others say it is the government’s policies. Regardless of the reasons, an important question is whether...

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