Comparing management of recreational Pagrus fisheries in Shark Bay (Australia) and Sagami Bay (Japan): Conventional catch controls versus stock enhancement

Authors

Ronald W D Mitchell, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan
Osamu Baba, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan
Gary Jackson, Department of Fisheries, WAFollow
Tatsuya Isshiki, Kanagawa Prefectual Fisheries Technology Center, Japan

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-29-2007

Journal Title

Marine Policy

ISSN

Print: 0308-597X Electronic: 1872-9460

Keywords

Multi-sector conflict; Catch allocations; Total allowable catch; Recreational fisheries management; Cost recovery

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Marine Biology

Abstract

This paper compares the management of recreational fisheries for pink snapper (Pagrus auratus) in the inner gulfs of Shark Bay (Australia) and the closely related red sea bream (Pagrus major) in Sagami Bay (Japan). Fishing and other factors have resulted in population declines of these species in both regions. In response, fishery managers have employed contrasting management, more conventional catch controls in Shark Bay and stock enhancement in Sagami Bay. Although recreational harvest levels were higher than commercial levels in both fisheries, the driving mechanisms are comparatively different due to historical, social, economic and political issues in the respective locations.

Recommended Citation

Mitchell, R W, Baba, O, Jackson, G, and Isshiki, T. (2007), Comparing management of recreational Pagrus fisheries in Shark Bay (Australia) and Sagami Bay (Japan): Conventional catch controls versus stock enhancement. Marine Policy, 32 (1), 27-37.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/fr_fja/152