题名: |
Description and Economic Analysis of Large American Samoa Longline Vessels |
作者: |
O'Malley, J. M.; Pooley, S. G. |
关键词: |
American Samoa##Longline vessels##Big boats##Physical characteristics##Baseline economic information## |
摘要: |
In 2001, 25 vessels less than 50 feet in overall length (big boats) joined the American Samoa longline fleet that previously had consisted of local, small catamaran-style vessels called 'alias' that target albacore ('Thunnus alalunga'). The recent entrance of these modern longliners drew considerable attention due to social, economic, and fishery sustainability concerns. In order to resolve these problems a nearshore area closure was implemented and limited entry has been proposed to restrain the growth of the longliner segment of the fleet. Objectives of this study were to describe the big boats' physical characteristics and to provide baseline economic information associated with operating a big boat in the American Samoa longline fishery. Economic information on 18 vessels was gathered by personal interviews with vessel operators, owners or managers. |
总页数: |
34 |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |