What is the process for developing a harvest strategy?

November 23, 2024

AuthorShana Miller

Although different management bodies may take different approaches, harvest strategies are all developed using MSE and generally follow this development process:

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Check out our animation that explains harvest strategies, including how they are developed to achieve a long-term vision for a stock and the fisheries that target it.

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What is the process for developing a harvest strategy?

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