63 research outputs found
Formulation of a Management Scheme for the Swordfish Fishery of the Eastern Caribbean
During the 1983 season, two U.S. longline vessels initiated the first attempts at the commercial exploitation of swordfish in the Eastern Caribbean. In 1986, the number of U.S. vessels participating in the fishery surpassed 40 with landings of nearly two million pounds per season. The sudden influx of participants and technology to the region has resulted in a variety of user conflicts and associated policy issues. Major areas of concern involve the conservation of a heavily exploited resource and the distribution of benefits which accrue from resource exploitation among the resource-adjacent island states and U.S. fishing operations. This study examines principles of fisheries management, the international legal framework for highly migratory species, and regional responses to highly migratory species management. These experiences are the applied to the Eastern Caribbean situation. Management alternatives which are discussed for the Eastern Caribbean include: regional management; fees and conditions of foreign vessel access; compliance and enforcement; local development; and related issues such as stock conservation, recreational species and by-catch landings. The study indicates that government fisheries treaties may involved issues far removed from fisheries such as strategic interests of the super powers. The island nations of the Eastern Caribbean have the right to the benefits associated with the fisheries resources which occur in their zones of ocean jurisdiction. However, the realization of this goal will depend on regional cooperation, the wise use of scarce resources and long-term commitment
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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the Gulf of Mexico Fishing Industry
This report summarizes information related to damages caused by the Deepwater oil spill to Gulf fisheries and efforts to mitigate these damages
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Seafood Safety: Background and Issues
Although seafood consumption can contribute to a healthy diet, some fish and shellfish can cause foodborne illnesses or contain environmental contaminants. This report discusses whether current food safety programs are sufficiently protecting consumers, and if not, what changes should be considered
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Ocean Acidification
Report that discusses the increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, and the extent of related effects on the ocean and marine resources
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111th Congress
This report discusses federal laws and regulations regarding fish and marine mammals that are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas. These lows and regulations guide their management as well as the management of their habitat
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112th Congress
This report provides the information related to the fishery, aquaculture, and marine mammal issues in the 112th Congres
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Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment
The massive Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, caused extensive damage in northeastern Japan, including damage to the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power installation, which resulted in the release of radiation. This report discusses concerns about the potential effects of this released radiation on the U.S. marine environment and resources
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Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region
This report describes four species of non-indigenous Asian carp migrating to the United States, their potential impact, federal responses, and litigation
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Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region
Four species of non-indigenous Asian carp are expanding their range in U.S. waterways, resulting in a variety of concerns and problems. This report details the environmental and economic threats from this invasion, as well as ways to combat the spread of Asian carp in U.S. water
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111th Congress
This report discusses whether the current food safety system has the
resources, authority, and structural organization to safeguard the health of American consumers, who spend more than $1 trillion on food each year. Also at issue is whether federal food safety laws, first enacted in the early 1900s, have kept pace with the significant changes that have occurred in the food production, processing, and marketing sectors since then
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