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Harvest strategies, also known as management procedures, are pre-agreed frameworks for making fisheries management decisions, such as setting catch limits. They are akin to agreeing to the rules before playing the game and shift the perspective from short-term reactive decision-making to a proactive approach designed to achieve a long-term vision for the fish and fishery.
Harvest strategies include the following basic elements:
If designed correctly, harvest strategies benefit both the fish and fishermen (see below for the advantages of HS- based management). Recognizing the effectiveness of these tools, many international fisheries management bodies are developing or implementing strategies appropriate for their fisheries.
Effective harvest strategies can:
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harveststrategies.org serves as a resource for fisheries scientists, managers, and other stakeholders, compiling information about how harvest strategies work and how implementing this pioneering management approach can lead to sustainable, profitable fisheries and successful recovery programs for many species around the world. The site is managed by The Ocean Foundation’s International Fisheries Conservation Project with support from The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Common Oceans Tuna Fisheries Project, which is funded by GEF and implemented by FAO.