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Optimizing economic value and sustainability of Florida's recreational fisheries.

Implementing Organization

University of Miami

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$294,000

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

The U.S. Department of Treasury

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program

Details

Project Category

Science

Project Actions

Environmental Research

Targeted Resources

Fish/Fish Habitats

Project Description

Marine recreational fishing in Florida is a multibillion dollar enterprise, generating more in annual revenues than the entire Florida citrus industry. Hundreds of species are reported by fishers to state and federal databases; however, less than 10% of these species have up-to-date stock assessments and the true economic value (dollars and jobs) of these stocks and their associated fisheries is unknown. The goal of this study is to identify reliable biological and economic condition indicators for Florida recreational fisheries, which will inform and improve stock assessments. Stock status indicators will be used to implement an economic survey and improve estimates of the value of ecosystem goods and services of Florida Gulf coast recreational fisheries.

Contact

Ault, Jerry
305-421-4884
jault@rsmas.miami.edu
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Project Partners

None

Affiliated Institutions

Location is center of study area off west coast of FL

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