November 23, 2024
Shana Miller
Harvest strategies contribute significantly to the economic viability of fisheries by promoting long-term sustainability and stability, which in turn helps bolster fishing opportunities and market confidence. Harvest strategies provide the fishing industry with the stability needed for business planning and investment by ensuring that management decisions are predictable and based on data-driven benchmarks. This predictability helps mitigate risks associated with overfishing or sudden regulatory changes and enhances access to new markets through sustainable seafood certifications.
Fisheries that follow scientifically sound harvest strategies are more likely to meet the requirements for eco-labeling programs such as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), opening doors to higher-value markets and consumer demand for sustainably sourced products. Also, maintaining target abundance levels ensures healthy fish populations, benefiting the ecosystem and fishery. Healthy stocks translate to more consistent yields, reducing variability in catches and improving the long-term profitability of the industry.
We're co-hosting a regional fisheries workshop in Egypt this week, bringing together GFCM & ICCAT managers and scientists. The focus: harvest strategies and management strategy evaluation.
More on the workshop: https://tinyurl.com/3bu6ftx4
🐟 Management procedures aren’t just about sustainability, they also deliver social & economic benefits.
✅ From more stable catch to lower long-term costs and stronger industry trust, MPs can create real value.
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