Fisheries

activities make some organizations put more work pressure on their employees. This is also the case for employees who work for the Centre of Analysis for International and Inter-institutional Cooperation (PUSKITA), Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) of the Republic of Indonesia Many staff feel overworked because long hour work has been embedded in the organization climate. This raises an issue of ethical dilemma. On one side, staff try to give their best to the organization. But on…

If ocean acidification affect the number of squid special can also influences the fisheries as squid. Many squid species are supporting the productive fisheries, and there is about three million per year of squid are catch globally (Halpern). If there were decreased in the number of squid, this could be a negative impact on the commercial species that feed on it. California is the largest fishery for squid in the united state, it provide 25 million dollars in revenue during 2008 (California…

Fishery managers control the fishing by shorting fishing season and the time that they can fish, but it does not solve the problems of overfishing. Catch shares helps the fishermen to reduce the operating costs and not to kill unwanted fish. Under the catch…

1. Introduction Salmon is a popular food worldwide and it is classified as an oily fish. (Food Standards Agency, 2004) People love eating salmon not only because of its succulent flavor and texture, but also for its health-giving nutrients. Salmon is considered to be a beneficial food which contains high protein, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. (National Institutes of Health, 2007) There are many different ways in cooking or eating salmon in different countries. For example: Sashimi…

Implications of discards (ecosystem, and economic costs) Economic costs According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations in their 2005 update of the “Discards in the world’s marine fisheries”, the economic costs of discards can be categorized into two cost levels. The first being the costs directly associated with the fishing industry from the fisherman’s end to all the way to the general public as well as fishing authorities and the…

DFO stakeholders regulate the fisheries. On the other hand, some fishers do not want to collaborate with Cape Sharp Tidal. With these dynamic relationships (mentioned above) it leaves DFO trusted by some fishers but not all because of DFO’s relationship with Cape Sharp Tidal. In order to meet a FORCE scientist’s objective of positively promoting tidal turbine energy; I want to work with the tourism representatives (represented by Laura, Taylor) and avoid the Fisheries…

Position A scientist is a person who is studying or has expert knowledge in natural or physical sciences. There are a diverse range of scientists who could possibly work for Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE). For example, communicator, technical, developer, explorer, policy, or regulator scientists are some of the different scientist types. For this simulation, the regulator scientist will be my position. In a tidal turbine project, a regulator scientist has the job of reassuring…

numbers are decreasing so rapidly, many efforts have been made to save them from disappearing completely. Some of these efforts are lead by different organizations such as the National Marine Fisheries Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries. In the U.S., federal agencies lead these conservation efforts by creating recovery plans, developing habitat conservation plans, land acquisitions, and researching and educating citizens…

most important, as they “provide essential nutrients that support the ecosystem” (“Frequently Asked Questions About Bristol Bay”). Salmon said to be so abundant, they are seen for miles. The bristol bay region supports the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world, “approximately 46% of the average global abundance of wild sockeye salmon” (“Benefits of Bristol Bay Overview”). That is where the issue of pebble mine comes in. We have seen what mines have done in the past and this is no different…

Natural forces and the development boom are having serious implications on the landscape, flora and fauna of the Big Bonanza Coast. Erosion is when soil is broken down by natural forces over time and erosion usually happens in three actions - soil detachment, movement and disposition. Water erosion effects the Big Bonanza Coast the most. When it rains or water hits the beach or dunes, the drops break down the soil. The bigger the storm, the larger the erosion potential. The loss of sand on the…