Reducing Fishing Capacity Best Practices For Decommissioning Schemes

Too many fishing vessels chasing too few fish is a persistent problem in many countries. Governments often turn to vessel decommissioning schemes as a remedy. This report presents a set of best practice guidelines on the design and implementation of decommissioning schemes.

Too many fishing vessels chasing too few fish is a persistent problem in many countries. Governments often turn to vessel decommissioning schemes as a remedy. This report presents a set of best practice guidelines on the design and implementation of decommissioning schemes.

This report summarises the current situation regarding green growth in fisheries and aquaculture, observing that in many parts of the world these sectors are at risk and do not reach their full potential.

This Review contains a General Survey of Policy Developments based on material submitted by OECD member countries, information gathered on observer and enhanced engagement countries, and an overview of recent activities of the Committee of Fisheries.

OECD Factbook 2014 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical annual publication. It includes more than 100 indicators covering a wide range of topics.

The Fisheries Manager's Handbook is a compilation of OECD work designed to aid policy makers develop and implement good policies and management tools in fisheries.

This study takes stock of the changes made in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations,(RFMOs), highlighting a gradual process of improvement that has translated into significant success stories.

This publication describes major developments affecting fisheries in OECD countries in 2005, 2006 and some recent events of 2007, including changes in national and international policies, trade, and fisheries and aquaculture production.