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A cautionary tale about ITQ fisheries

Individual transferable quotas (ITQs) are being promoted as a panacea for global fisheries. However, analysis of BC fisheries raises serious questions about this new economic approach.

Sustainable Fishing Vessel Design

An innovative design for a new low-cost, fuel-efficient vessel could be good news for both the environment and fishing industry.

Forest Communities Program in Clayoquot

A new multi-year program focuses on economic diversification, innovation, building strong local institutions, and developing an ecosystem-based management approach to resource use.

Fisheries Quota & Licence Bank    

Fishermen are facing a "perfect storm" of industry consolidation, soaring costs, heightened conservation and a gale of regulatory reforms. An innovative business model seeks to improve both the economic viability and sustainability of local fishermen.

Value-added Forestry Strategy

In the nooks and crannies of Clayoquot Sound, a small number of people are realizing their vision of value-added forestry. However, a new study lays out a long-term, phased approach to growing a more robust, value-added industry in the region.

Accessing Federal Fisheries Data

More and more Canadians want information about the fish on their dinner plates. Yet Ottawa routinely denies access to scientific and socio-economic data on the state of our oceans. An Ecotrust Canada report assesses the problem, and suggests solutions.

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