MetaData for Data and Research for Managing Oregon's Nearshore Fisheries
Data and Research for Managing Oregon's Nearshore Fisheries
Identification Information
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Citation
- Originator: Sampson, David B.
- Publish Date: 2003
- Online Link:
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Contact Information
- Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Name: Cedric Cooney
- Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager
- Telephone: 503-947-6094
- E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov
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Description
- Abstract: The major objectives of this project were to provide the Marine Resources Program of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) with an analysis of nearshore fish species assemblages, to evaluate species of concern, and to provide advice on establishing and prioritizing nearshore management strategies and procedures. Specifically the project was to produce a written report that incorporated the following analyses, summaries, and recommendations.
• Collect and summarize information available to assess population status for the 32 nearshore species designated by the OFW commission (Appendix).
• Establish a gap analysis and prioritize regarding the data needed for nearshore management decision-making. Advise on catch sampling needed to fill priority gaps.
• Analyze life history and catch information and rank/identify species that are likely to be vulnerable to overfishing under current management paradigm.
• Recommend strategies for fishing industry involvement in planning and decision making.
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- Purpose: Much of the concern about Oregon's nearshore fisheries for finfish stems from the recent rapid
growth of commercial fishing operations that target nearshore species, in particular for live-fish
markets (ODFW 2002). The ODFW has taken action to limit further expansion of these fisheries
but there has been no evaluation of whether the current levels of harvest of these nearshore
species are sustainable. Even if the current harvest levels are biologically sustainable, there may
be valid reasons for additional management actions and regulations. A clear statement of goals
for the management of Oregon's nearshore fisheries will be fundamental to any evaluation of
stock status, the setting of target harvest levels, and the choice of management strategies and
regulations for their implementation. Until goals are established it will be difficult to design a
program of research and monitoring that will adequately support management. For example, the
goal of achieving MSY has much greater information requirements than the goal such of
maintaining stocks as current levels. The Department will need to work with coastal
communities and recreational and commercial fishing groups to articulate clear goals for
Oregon's nearshore fisheries. The goals do not need to be uniform along the entire coast. For
example, it is probably sensible and feasible to have some regions designated for commercial
fishing and others for recreational fishing.
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- Geographic Extent: Oregon
- Status: Final
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- Format: PDF
Data Quality Information
- Lineage-Source: Written for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Data Information
- No data information was supplied.
Entity and Attribute Information
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