How are reference points used in harvest strategies?

November 23, 2024

AuthorSara Pipernos
Program Associate, International Fisheries ✉

Reference points are benchmarks used to compare the current status of a fishery management system against a desirable (or undesirable) state. When ingrained in the agreed management objectives for a fishery, they can be used to assess progress toward meeting those objectives. Check out our resources reference points to learn about the different types of reference points and considerations when choosing candidate reference points.

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