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Data and Research for Managing Oregon's Nearshore Fisheries

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Originator: Sampson, David B.
Publish Date: 2003
Online Link: None
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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
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.

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


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