rom thievesoIssues of allocation/ entry aboundBenefits:oCan maintain a larger spawning biomassoIncreases production and ensures highest possible growth ratesoWorks in many other countries oMost efficient use of natural resourceoProvides more jobs than just the fishing industry (research and development)oGenerates more income than with traditional fisheryoCreates extremely steady and reliable market, which also has positive economic benefitsAdministrationSee enhancement aboveEnforcement:Even more difficult than enhancement because stock is not out in the wild, it is just laying there to be picked up- big temptation for anyone not involved within the scallop industry.Sustainability: Has proved to be extremely sustainable in other countries, but would require a major adjustment for Maine coastal communities, one that might prove complicated in the face of tradition and private interests.8.Regional Management: The idea is to somehow divide the scallop population of Maine’s inner waters among several groups that would be in charge of administering policy for that area.Problems:Unlike the lobster fishery, the scallop fishery is unevenly distributed along the coast; so new zones would have to be created to evenly distribute participants.Co- management is a labor intensive processThe process has been proven costly and time consumingIt is a cooperative process, and those affected by decisions must be willing to work with the management, which may require a change in attitudeThose who choose not to participate will be excluded, and may attempt to work in opposition to the management.Administration of the established zonesAccess to the zonesRoaming fishermenWould not help with the population of scallops unless other measures were implemented within the zones for control.Benefits:Relationships between different groups become less aggressive and more cooperativeMany different experiences and knowledge backgrounds are available to assist in cre...
