Promoting the multi-dimensional governance of fisheries in Japan: Science, Policy and Market

Abstract

Why are Japanese fisheries so unsustainable? The majority of its coastal stocks are overfished. TAC is set only for 7 species, often above sustainable levels. Without regulation, juvenile fish and spawning schools are... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Polita Glynn (The Pew Charitable Trusts)
  2. Isao Sakaguchi (Gakushuin Univeristy)

Topic Areas

Topics: Fisheries, aquaculture, and the oceans , Topics: Marine food security , Topics: Marine policy

Session

S-111 » From small-scale to distant-water: Challenges and emerging opportunities for strengthening fisheries management in Asia (16:00 - Wednesday, 27th June, Kerangas)