Fisheries Enforcement in the U.S.
OVERVIEW
Enforcement of fisheries regulations is critical to ensure the protection of marine resources. This project evaluates the effectiveness of fisheries enforcement in the United States using a formal survey and case studies from three fisheries management regions, and identifies options for improving compliance.
Summary Materials:
Lenfest Research Series Report
June, 2009
Lenfest Research Series Report
August, 2010
Publications and Reports:
Reports
King, D. 2010. Enforcement and Compliance in U.S. Commercial Fisheries: Results from Two Recent Studies.
August, 2010
Published Papers
Porter, R.D. 2010. Fisheries observers as enforcement assets: Lessons from the North Pacific. Marine Policy 34:583-589.
May, 2010
King, D. and J. Sutinen. 2010. Rational noncompliance and the liquidation of Northeast groundfish resources. Marine Policy 34(1):7-21.
January, 2010
King, D., R.D. Porter and E.W. Price. 2009. Reassessing the Value of U.S. Coast Guard At-Sea Fishery Enforcement. Ocean Development and International Law 40:350-372.
Ocean Development and International Law paper (subscription needed).
November, 2009
Recent Work
