This research topic will analyse trade-offs and risks involved in mesopelagic exploitation. The topic makes up work package 6 of the MEESO project.
Fishing the mesopelagic zone can have a variety of social, economic, and biological impacts. Some of these are positive, such as increased supply of food, feed, and/or nutritional supplements; some might be negative, such as ecological impacts and the use of economic resources. Therefore, managing a mesopelagic fishery involves striking the right balance in a variety of trade-offs.
Objectives
The overall objective of work package 6 is to analyse the economic, social, and biological trade-offs and risks involved in mesopelagic exploitation, and to develop strategies to manage those risks.
Specific objectives
- Assess the potential economic impact of mesopelagic exploitation.
- Evaluate candidate management strategies.
- Map the factors determining the social acceptance of mesopelagic exploitation.
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