Fishing restrictions bring better catches, says study


Closing fishing areas and regulating the use of fishing gear can result in more profitable catches that boost fishermen’s incomes, according to a study. The conclusion has emerged from a long-term investigation in Kenya on the effects of fishery closures on fishermen’s profits. The study, published today in Conservation Biology, used data on 27,000 fish caught in three locations off the Kenyan coast over a period of 12 years.


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