What is a Catch Share? (IMAGE)

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What is a Catch Share?

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Similar to dividing up a pie, a catch share fishery management program allocates a secure area or privilege to harvest a portion of the fishery’s overall catch to an individual or group. More information is available at http://www.fisherytoolkit.edf.org.

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