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Fishing in British Columbia => Fishing-related Issues & News => Topic started by: IronNoggin on October 16, 2012, 11:03:01 AM

Title: Individual Fishing Quotas (ITQ's) - The US Situation
Post by: IronNoggin on October 16, 2012, 11:03:01 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErYJNgECjyA

Direct parallels to what has, and is happening here in Canada. The controversial situation we face with halibut is a direct result of DFO pursuing the ITQ model, and many more fisheries are following merrily along in it's footsteps.

NOT the way to go IMHO...

Cheers,
Nog