Elinor Ostrom on managing "common pool" resources

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Common pool management is a real option compared to individual quotas provided the necessary social glue, and a well designed concept. It may be more difficult to provide, but it entail the benefit of cooperation on a multitude of levels e.g. in relation to community based development of harbours, distribution channels or marketing concepts. thorupstrand kystfiskerlaug is a Danish example on this

[kenyonstreet]

I'm confused why Ocean2012EU sent people here,tweeting: For all those proposing #catchshares as the #silverbullet for #EU #fisheries and #CFP reform

Catch shares are just a platform upon which unique programs are designed to meet the needs of the communities they serve. They can - and have been - designed poorly but overall have shown greater success worldwide than other fishery management systems.

[banffscotland]

Not sure the connection with EU managing a resource using a political tool, the CPP The only way to manage the North Sea is to have a North Sea Management plan.

The reality is the Scottish fleet is only a fraction what it was. Plus Days at Sea, Track Record, Quota Trading, Closed Areas. It is only about 10% since the 1980's