North Pacific Fisheries

A guide to the history of the fisheries, the biology of the species, the vessels of the fisheries, assembly of gear, fishing methods, the handling of the catch at sea and ashore and the processing of fishery products.

In anticipation of the UN Conference of the Law of the Sea taking place in 1973, Dr Kasahara and Dr Burke of the University of Washington first published North Pacific Fisheries Management earlier that year. The conference brought fishery territories to a global stage with delegates that may not be as informed about ocean issues as those previously making decisions. Therefore the Program of International Studies of Fishery Arrangements was created to explore the management of fisheries in specific regions. This study focusses on the North Pacific region and delves into the implications of a global regime, generic problems concerning fishery management, distribution and institutions as well as alternative arrangements that can be made to make the management of fisheries smoother. This title will be of interest to students of environmental studies and policy makers.

Reviews the decline of commercial and sportsmen's fishery resources along the Pacific Coast. Focuses on need to develop and rehabilitate salmon resources, and need for state and Federal agency cooperation.