Bioeconomics of Sustainable Fisheries

Globally, over the past century, coastal fisheries have faced
overharvesting and mismanagement. California is no exception. This
video recounts stories from fishermen, and others engaged in
commercial fisheries, about the decades-long struggle to replenish
stocks through a variety of management measures. Through their
experiences, we discover the many successes in recovering stocks,
the capricious nature of the biology of some species, and also
emerging challenges for managing fisheries sustainably, including
climate change, regional resources management, access, and local
infrastructure. Successfully managing the complex 'bioeconomic'
dynamics of coupled natural and human ecosystems, such as
fisheries, will provide an ongoing challenge of paramount
importance for the survival of vibrant coastal communities. Series:
"UCTV Prime" [Science] [Show ID: 33987]