Applicability of Individual Transferable Quotas (ITQs) in Japanese fisheries: A comparison of rights-based fisheries management in Iceland, Japan, and United States

Yagi, Nobuyuki; Clark, Michael; Anderson, Lee G.; Árnason, Ragnar; Metzner, Rebecca

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“…Setting a TAC and allocation of catch to each vessel or fisher as individual quotas (IQs) or individual transferable quotas (ITQs) is also a powerful tool for fisheries management [40][41][42][43][44]. As described earlier, TACs have been introduced for eight species in Japan.…”

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A transdisciplinary research of coastal fisheries co-management: the case of the hairtail Trichiurus japonicus trolling line fishery around the Bungo Channel, Japan

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effects of various management scenarios were evaluated by the operating model. We found that co-ordinated management by both the trolling line fishery and purse seiners in the neighbouring prefecture was required to achieve targets. Two realistic scenarios are recommended: a conservative scenario that could achieve targets even with few strong year classes, and an adaptive scenario that protects strong year classes, but relies on a higher frequency of these. We shared these results with the local fishers and government officers, which led to actual improvements in management measures. Keywords Operating model · Strong year classes · Adaptive management · Fish distribution · Food cultureAbstract Under the coastal fisheries co-management regime in Japan, local fishers play important roles in deciding on and implementing local management measures. Therefore, using the case study of a hairtail trolling line fishery, we conducted a transdisciplinary research with fishers, processors, government officers, etc. Taking social and biological factors into account, we defined management criteria and targets (resource, economic, human community, and local food culture) in collaboration with local fishers. We chartered local fishing vessels to determine parameters that were easily understood by local fishers. We established a local consultative committee comprising fishers, processors, and distributors, and developed a fish distribution strategy to nurture the local hairtail food culture. The integrated

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A transdisciplinary research of coastal fisheries co-management: the case of the hairtail Trichiurus japonicus trolling line fishery around the Bungo Channel, Japan

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“…Individual Transferable Quotas (ITQs), fishing cooperatives, and Territorial Use Rights in Fisheries (TURFs) are the three different forms under which RBFM operates. ITQs and fishing cooperatives are both efficient management techniques, albeit with differing emphasis on decision-making and the role of the commercial fisheries within the greater ecosystem (Arnason, 2012;Deacon, 2012;Yagi et al, 2012). Implementing ITQs can have negative distributional impacts for communities that cooperative agreements may more easily resolve.…”

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The Importance of Connected Ocean Monitoring Knowledge Systems and Communities

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Ocean monitoring will improve outcomes if ways of knowing and priorities from a range of interest groups are successfully integrated. Coastal Indigenous communities hold unique knowledge of the ocean gathered through many generations of inter-dependent living with marine ecosystems. Experiences and observations from living within that system have generated ongoing local and traditional ecological knowledge (LEK and TEK) and Indigenous knowledge (IK) upon which localized sustainable management strategies have been based. Consequently, a comprehensive approach to ocean monitoring should connect academic practices ("science") and local community and Indigenous practices, encompassing "TEK, LEK, and IK." This paper recommends research approaches and methods for connecting scientists, local communities, and IK holders and their respective knowledge systems, and priorities, to help improve marine ecosystem management. Case studies from Canada and New Zealand (NZ) highlight the emerging recognition of IK systems in natural resource management, policy and economic development. The in-depth case studies from Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) and the new Moana Project, NZ highlight real-world experiences connecting IK with scientific monitoring programs. Trial-tested recommendations for successful collaboration include practices for two-way knowledge sharing between scientists and communities, co-development of funding proposals, project plans and educational resources, mutually agreed installation of monitoring equipment, and ongoing sharing of data and research results. We recommend that future ocean monitoring research be conducted using cross-cultural and/or transdisciplinary approaches. Vast oceans and relatively limited monitoring data coupled with the urgency of a changing climate emphasize the need for all eyes possible providing new data and insights. Community members and ocean monitoring scientists in joint research teams are essential for increasing ocean information using diverse methods compared with previous scientific research. Research partnerships can also ensure impactful outcomes through improved understanding of community needs and priorities.

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“…The fishing industry has been and still is an extremely important part of the rural economy of Iceland. Since 1984 structural changes have steadily emerged, following the fleet´s efficiency optimization, aiming for reduced harvesting cost and increased profitability (Hannesson 2004, Arnason 2005, Arnason 1993, (Eythórsson 2000, Gissurarson 2000, Arnason 2002, Yagi et al 2012, Christensen, Hegland and Oddsson 2009. Restrictions on quota transferability within the uniform ITQ system were lifted in 1990, encouraging optimization of the industry.…”

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“…The transferability also resulted in quota displacements between geographical regions, negatively affecting some fishing communities (Eythórsson 2000, Yagi et al 2012, Skaptadottir 2000, Eythórsson 1996, Danielsson 1997). In 1998 a maximum quota share was introduced to restrict a company's quota allowance in terms of total catch share, as well as individual species (Ministry of Industries and Innovation 2014).…”

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“…Holders of quotas gain wealth by selling out their share at a sizable profit. This has created dissatisfaction and given rise to complaints of inequality, uneven distribution of common rights and the privatization of these rights (Palsson and Helgason 1995, Yagi et al 2012, Eythórsson 1996. The opponents of the system cite the first Article of the Fisheries Management Act No.…”

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Applicability of Individual Transferable Quotas (ITQs) in Japanese fisheries: A comparison of rights-based fisheries management in Iceland, Japan, and United States

Cited by 30 publications

References 6 publications

A transdisciplinary research of coastal fisheries co-management: the case of the hairtail Trichiurus japonicus trolling line fishery around the Bungo Channel, Japan

A transdisciplinary research of coastal fisheries co-management: the case of the hairtail Trichiurus japonicus trolling line fishery around the Bungo Channel, Japan

The Importance of Connected Ocean Monitoring Knowledge Systems and Communities

Structural Adjustment and Regulation of Nordic Fisheries until 2025

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