edThe limited number of large scallops makes this a less effective method of enforcement as well.However, it already done in the bass and lobster fisheries, so there is a precedent for enforcementAdministration:Punishment for lawbreakers?How big should maximum size be?Conflict between divers and fishermen6. Quotas- the decision to harvest a specific number of individuals from the population.A.Common Problems of Quota systems:Require extensive research to determine the stock that can be harvested sustain ablySustainable harvest may vary from one area to anotherCostly to monitor (landings)Costly to enforce (smuggling)Must be monitored on a season to season basisMay cause unstable market (if quota is reached before season is closed) that would drive away buyersLeads to intense competitionDifficult to allocateIncreases potential of inaccurate record keeping (leads to a “black market”)Strongly opposed by Maine fishing industry- alters the traditional style of Maine fishermenB.Common Benefits of Quota systems:Supports long term resource sustainabilityEnables fishermen to achieve maximum value from the resourceStrict control of fishing mortalityEasy way to achieve management goalsPredictability supports both strategic and tactical business planningC.Examples of different types of Quota systems with specific problems/ benefits (subdivisions)1.Geographic AreaProblems:oMay be confusing if boundaries are unclear or if quota changes from year to yearoRequires a lot of time and resources to determine what the quota should be for a given area Benefits:oControls how mortality will be distributed throughout the stock areas to create a balanced populationoTakes into consideration the fact that some areas are more heavily populated than othersoHelps prevent localized over fishingoCan be used as a tool for economic stability2.Temporal QuotasProblems:oFactors such as market value and biological factors may not coincide with when the fishery is...
