What are some examples of successful harvest strategies in practice?

November 23, 2024

AuthorSara Pipernos
Program Associate, International Fisheries ✉

Harvest strategies are being used successfully worldwide for all types of fisheries – predators and prey, surface species and bottom fish, international and domestic. Check out our interactive map showcasing the global breadth of harvest strategies in place or development. And if you notice that we are missing your fishery, please let us know!

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