The Gulf of Mexico Grouper Fisheries: Heterogeneous Fleet and Expectations in Fishermen's Decision

Abstract

This study focuses on Gulf of Mexico Fishermen's expectations about their revenues and risks when participating in the grouper fishery using handlines or longlines. Results indicated that expected revenues follow a seasonnal and a spatial pattern. Fishermen using longline are risk averse while handliners are risk takers.Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,