Economic Analysis Of Cost And Returns In The Spiny Lobster Fishery By Boat And Vessel Size

The purposes of this study were to 1) provide individual fishing firms a base with which they can compare their own operations to determine if any change in their fishing practices is warranted, 2) provide economic information on sales and purchases which may be used as an indication of the economic contribution made by the lobster fishery to the area economy, and 3) provide an economic basis for determining the economic consequences of alternative management programs which might be considered by the industry and regulatory agencies. Grant no. 04-5-158-44