Publication Abstract

An approach to better management: the North Sea haddock

J.W. Horwood

This study argues for a focus of attention on bioeconomic objectives in the management of fisheries of the Northeast Atlantic. It indicates an approach towards identifying agreed dynamic and bioeconomic relationships of a fishery. Once such functions are defined, a near-optimal control is developed that allows for regulation of a fishery towards and about an optimum. It accommodates variation in recruitment and in estimates of stock size. A demanding example is presented based upon the North Sea haddock, which at present is much below any optimum level.

Reference:

J.W. Horwood, 1991. An approach to better management: the North Sea haddock. Journal de Conseil International Expolration de la Mer, 47: 318-332.